2005 Renault Avantime vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Renault Avantime 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Avantime (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Avantime weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Renault Avantime (250 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Avantime | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Avantime | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
