2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Honda HR-V and 2005 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Megane (111 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 393 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V 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, 2005 Honda HR-V (136 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | HR-V | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
