2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2002 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Megane would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 106 more horse power than 2002 Renault Megane. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 572 kg more than 2002 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Megane. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2002 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Mountaineer | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1917 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
