2004 Renault Megane vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2004 Renault Megane and 2004 Xedos 9 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 119 kg more than 2004 Xedos 9.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Megane | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Renault | Xedos |
| Model | Megane | 9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
