2008 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Emotion vs. 2008 Renault Megane 2.0 Dynamique
To start off, both 2008 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Emotion and 2008 Renault Megane 2.0 Dynamique 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 2.0 Dynamique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Megane 2.0 Dynamique (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Emotion. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Megane 2.0 Dynamique should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Emotion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Megane 2.0 Dynamique weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Emotion. 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 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Emotion (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane 2.0 Dynamique. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Emotion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane 2.0 Dynamique.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Megane 1.5 dCi Emotion | 2008 Renault Megane 2.0 Dynamique | |
Make | Renault | Renault |
Model | Megane | Megane |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |