2007 Renault Megane 1.6 Authentique vs. 2007 Renault Megane 2.0 Sport
To start off, both 2007 Renault Megane 1.6 Authentique and 2007 Renault Megane 2.0 Sport 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 2.0 Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane 2.0 Sport (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane 1.6 Authentique. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane 2.0 Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane 1.6 Authentique.
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 2.0 Sport (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane 1.6 Authentique. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane 2.0 Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane 1.6 Authentique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Megane 1.6 Authentique | 2007 Renault Megane 2.0 Sport | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Megane | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
