2005 Renault Megane vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Megane would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 321 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Megane | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 4162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 22.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 18 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 2025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |