2010 Honda Element vs. 2010 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2010 Honda Element and 2010 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element. 2010 Honda Element 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. 2010 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Element | 2010 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Element | Megane |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
