2005 Lada Niva vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 77 kg more than 2005 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Lada | Renault |
Model | Niva | Megane |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |