2000 Kia Avella vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, 2004 Renault Megane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Megane (163 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Renault Megane (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Avella | Megane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |
