2008 Kia Cee'd vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 99 kg more than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
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 Kia Cee'd (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Cee'd | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Cee'd | Megane |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |