2005 Renault Megane vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 3 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 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 756 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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 (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Megane | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | Tazz |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |