2006 Renault Megane vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Megane weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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 (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Renault Megane has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Megane | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
