2006 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Renault Megane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Megane.
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 Ford Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2009 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
