2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Megane would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2008 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Megane.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2008 Renault Megane | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | LR2 | Megane |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |