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 1170 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (152 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Megane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| 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 | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
