2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,286 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Megane (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Megane. 2004 Renault Megane has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1596 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |
