2006 Renault Megane vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2006 Renault Megane and 2006 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 531 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Megane | 2006 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Renault | SsangYong |
| Model | Megane | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
