2007 Renault Megane vs. 2007 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, both 2007 Renault Megane and 2007 Toyota Fortuner were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane.
Because 2007 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Fortuner (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Megane | 2007 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
