2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2006 Mini Cooper 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Megane weights approximately 529 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
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 Mini Cooper (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mini | Renault |
| Model | Cooper | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
