2011 Renault Megane vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2011 Renault Megane and 2011 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 602 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.
Because 2011 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane. 2011 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Megane | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Megane | Navara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
