2003 Citroen C3 vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C3 and 2003 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,628 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Megane (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C3. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Renault Megane (147 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C3. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C3 | 2003 Renault Megane | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C3 | Megane |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1628 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |