2008 Renault Megane vs. 2008 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2008 Renault Megane and 2008 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 552 kg more than 2008 Renault Megane.
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 Ford Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Megane | 2008 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Megane | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1728 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |