2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Kia Sorento 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (310 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (127 Nm). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sorento | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
