2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Megane weights approximately 249 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
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 Ford Fusion (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Renault Megane | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Fusion | Megane |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |