2008 Opel Vivaro vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2008 Opel Vivaro 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Vivaro (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Renault Megane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 292 kg more than 2008 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Vivaro | 2008 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Vivaro | Megane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
