2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 2006 Renault Megane

To start off, both 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 720 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.

Because 2006 Dodge Magnum is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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, 2006 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Magnum 2006 Renault Megane
Make Dodge Renault
Model Magnum Megane
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 529 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1030 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 60 L


 

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