2007 Renault Megane vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane. 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Megane | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
