2006 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, 2008 Renault Megane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 508 kg more than 2008 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 Galaxy (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Renault Megane | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Galaxy | Megane |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |