2007 Renault Megane vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Renault Megane and 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 135 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 450 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (122 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Megane | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |