2004 Renault Megane vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 682 kg more than 2008 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 (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 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 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Megane | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |