2006 Honda Jazz vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 628 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Jazz | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
