2003 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Jeep Wrangler 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Wrangler (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 90 kg more than 2003 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Wrangler (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (184 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jeep Wrangler | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | Wrangler | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
