2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 405 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Megane |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |