2005 Renault Megane vs. 2005 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, both 2005 Renault Megane and 2005 Volkswagen Fox were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Megane (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 232 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. 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 Megane (128 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Megane | 2005 Volkswagen Fox | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Megane | Fox |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
