2012 Renault Megane vs. 2012 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2012 Renault Megane and 2012 Renault Modus were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Megane (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Renault Modus. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Modus.
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 (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Modus. (128 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Megane | 2012 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Megane | Modus |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |
