2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Renault Megane | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Megane |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |