2008 Renault Megane vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Megane would be higher. At 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 Renault Megane. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 47 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Renault Megane | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3454 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |