2007 Renault Megane vs. 2008 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 38 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.

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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Renault Megane 2008 Toyota Camry
Make Renault Toyota
Model Megane Camry
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 0 HP
Torque 300 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.7 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 236 km/hour 207 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.8 seconds 9.3 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 1392 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.8 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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