2003 Citroen Saxo vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Citroen Saxo 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 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Megane (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 625 kg more than 2003 Citroen Saxo. 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 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Saxo. (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen Saxo | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Saxo | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
