2006 Renault Megane vs. 2006 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2006 Renault Megane and 2006 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Previa. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Previa weights approximately 250 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 (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Previa. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Megane | 2006 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Previa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
