2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Megane (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen C3 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2001 Renault Megane.
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, 2001 Citroen C3 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C3 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
