2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Megane would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 82 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Expedition | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
