2004 Renault Megane vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2004 Renault Megane and 2004 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 245 kg more than 2004 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane. 2004 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Renault Megane | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Megane | Touran |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |