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. Both 2006 Mini Cooper and 2006 Renault Megane are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Megane weights approximately 485 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 (255 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (152 Nm). 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 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
