2006 Renault Megane vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 226 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso 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, 2007 SsangYong Musso 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 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Megane | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Renault | SsangYong |
Model | Megane | Musso |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2873 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |