2007 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai XG 350 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai XG 350 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai XG 350 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai XG 350 weights approximately 362 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane. 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, 2007 Hyundai XG 350 (292 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai XG 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai XG 350 | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | XG 350 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
