2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Renault Megane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Citroen C5.
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, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C5 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
