2003 Mazda 3 vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Mazda 3 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 3 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 3 weights approximately 208 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.
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 Mazda 3 (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 3 | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 3 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
