2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2006 Ford Galaxy 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. Both 2006 Ford Galaxy and 2006 Renault Megane are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 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 Renault Megane (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Galaxy. (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Galaxy | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Galaxy | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
