2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Megane would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | LR3 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
