2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2008 Honda Jazz 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Megane weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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 Renault Megane (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2008 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Jazz | Megane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
