2004 Renault Megane Estate vs. 2004 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Grandtour Authentique
To start off, both 2004 Renault Megane Estate and 2004 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Grandtour Authentique were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Megane Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Grandtour Authentique (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane Estate. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Grandtour Authentique should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane Estate.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Grandtour Authentique (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane Estate. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Grandtour Authentique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Megane Estate | 2004 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Grandtour Authentique | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Megane | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
