2004 Renault Megane vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Renault Megane. (163 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1030 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Renault Megane | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 2445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |