2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, 2011 Renault Megane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. Both 2006 Mini Cooper and 2011 Renault Megane are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Megane weights approximately 305 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2011 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mini | Renault |
| Model | Cooper | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 15.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
