2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, 2004 Renault Megane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio 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 55 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 155 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Mobilio | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
