2011 Volvo XC60 vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2011 Volvo XC60 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC60 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2011 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 365 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 Volvo XC60 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane. 2011 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC60 | 2011 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Volvo | Renault |
| Model | XC60 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2748 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
