2005 Renault Megane vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 8 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 569 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
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2005 Renault Megane | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Renault | Land Rover |
Model | Megane | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1869 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2489 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2745 mm |