2007 Renault Megane vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 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 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 97 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 Renault Megane | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |