2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2006 Renault Megane

To start off, both 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (200 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (111 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Buick LaCrosse 2006 Renault Megane
Make Buick Renault
Model LaCrosse Megane
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 111 HP
Torque 312 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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