2009 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, 2012 Renault Megane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Megane (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Niva weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Renault Megane.
Because 2009 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lada Niva 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, 2012 Renault Megane (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Niva. 2012 Renault Megane has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lada Niva | 2012 Renault Megane | |
Make | Lada | Renault |
Model | Niva | Megane |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |