2010 Kia Cee'd vs. 2010 Renault Megane

To start off, both 2010 Kia Cee'd 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 126 kg more than 2010 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Cee'd 2010 Renault Megane
Make Kia Renault
Model Cee'd Megane
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1975 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 141 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 187 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93.5 mm 93 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 205 km/hour 188 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.4 seconds 16.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1341 kg 1215 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 60 L


 

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