2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (450 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane.
Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 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, 2007 Audi A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | A8 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
