2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac STS and 2009 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2009 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Cadillac STS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac STS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Renault Megane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2009 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | STS | Megane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
