2004 Renault Megane vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Megane (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
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 (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Megane | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
