2011 Ford Ka vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2011 Ford Ka and 2011 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ka.
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, 2011 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Ka | 2011 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Ka | Megane |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
