2012 Renault Megane vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2012 Renault Megane and 2012 Volkswagen T5 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 (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5.
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 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen T5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Megane | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Megane | T5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 19 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
