2006 Renault Megane vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Renault Megane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 2006 Renault Megane and 2005 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane.
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 (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Megane | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
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 | 111 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |