2006 Opel Corsa vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2006 Opel Corsa 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 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Megane weights approximately 410 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (166 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Corsa | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Corsa | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
