2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2007 Renault Megane

To start off, both 2007 Infiniti QX56 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane.

Because 2007 Infiniti QX56 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Infiniti QX56. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Infiniti QX56 2007 Renault Megane
Make Infiniti Renault
Model QX56 Megane
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5552 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 132 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 533 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 106 L 60 L


 

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