2011 Honda Element vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2011 Honda Element 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Element weights approximately 379 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Element | 2011 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Element | Megane |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
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 | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |