2007 Renault Megane vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, both 2007 Renault Megane and 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 113 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Megane | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
