2007 Renault Megane vs. 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2007 Renault Megane and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (171 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 117 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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 Chevrolet Cobalt (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Megane | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Megane | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |
