2007 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 225 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Lancer | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
