2009 Renault Megane vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Renault Megane. (111 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Megane.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Megane. 2012 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Renault Megane | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Megane | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |