2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2006 Honda Pilot 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. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster 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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2006 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Pilot | Megane |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |