2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Nubira 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. Both 2009 Chevrolet Nubira and 2009 Renault Megane are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Megane (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
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 Renault Megane (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2009 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Nubira | Megane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
