2005 Renault Megane vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 7 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. Both 2005 Renault Megane and 2012 Dacia Duster are equipped with a 1,461 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Duster (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 504 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Because 2012 Dacia Duster 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, 2012 Dacia Duster 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, 2005 Renault Megane (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Megane | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Renault | Dacia |
| Model | Megane | Duster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
