2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Patriot 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Megane (227 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Because 2009 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot will offer significantly more control. 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 (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 2009 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | Patriot | Megane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
