2003 Renault Megane vs. 2003 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2003 Renault Megane and 2003 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota RAV4 (145 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 42 kg more than 2003 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2003 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (147 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane. 2003 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Renault Megane | 2003 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Megane | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |