2006 Renault Megane vs. 2006 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2006 Renault Megane and 2006 Toyota RunX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RunX. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Megane weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Toyota RunX. 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 (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RunX. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Megane | 2006 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | RunX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
