2006 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover LR3 would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1066 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.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | LR3 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
