2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Megane (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Megane weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Renault Megane (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C3 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
