2008 Renault Megane vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Renault Megane and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Megane (81 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Megane weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 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 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (124 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Megane | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
