2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, 2008 Renault Megane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 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 952 kg more than 2008 Renault Megane.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Renault Megane | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Megane |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |