2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
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 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Ducato | Megane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
