2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2008 Honda Accord and 2008 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2008 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Megane |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |