2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Megane. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Renault Megane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Equinox | Megane |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |