2012 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Durango 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2012 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Megane.
Because 2012 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango. 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 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Megane. 2012 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Durango | 2012 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Durango | Megane |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1801 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
