2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Renault Megane

To start off, both 2007 Lotus Exige 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 555 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige. 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 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Lotus Exige 2007 Renault Megane
Make Lotus Renault
Model Exige Megane
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 189 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 6800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.5:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 237 km/hour 236 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.5 seconds 6.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 875 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 3800 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.8 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 60 L


 

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