2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2012 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Renault Megane. (221 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Megane.
Because 2012 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Megane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Renault Megane | |
Make | Cadillac | Renault |
Model | CTS | Megane |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |