2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 805 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Renault Megane | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Megane |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |