2003 Renault Megane vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Renault Megane and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avensis (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 5 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 Renault Megane (192 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Megane | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
