2012 Dacia Duster vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2012 Dacia Duster 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Megane (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Megane weights approximately 15 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. 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, 2012 Renault Megane (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster. 2012 Renault Megane has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dacia Duster | 2012 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Dacia | Renault |
| Model | Duster | Megane |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
