2003 Mazda MPV vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Mazda MPV 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda MPV (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda MPV weights approximately 300 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 MPV (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (192 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda MPV | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | MPV | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
