2010 Renault Megane vs. 2010 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2010 Renault Megane and 2010 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Megane (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Opel Meriva. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Meriva.
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 (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Megane | 2010 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Renault | Opel |
| Model | Megane | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
