2003 Renault Megane vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Megane would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1113 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (152 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Megane | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Megane | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 99 L |
