2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, 2012 Renault Megane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Megane.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |
