2009 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 Renault Megane
To start off, 2010 Renault Megane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2010 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Megane.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Megane. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Renault Megane | |
Make | Subaru | Renault |
Model | Legacy | Megane |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |