2003 Subaru R2 vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Subaru R2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Megane (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 590 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2. 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 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (58 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru R2 | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Subaru | Renault |
| Model | R2 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 56 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
