2008 Renault Megane vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Renault Megane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 Renault Megane.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Megane | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |