2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, 2012 Renault Megane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Megane.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Renault Megane | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Freelander | Megane |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |