2005 Renault Megane vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 235 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 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Renault Megane | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | Sienna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1869 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2155 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |