2004 Citroen C2 vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C2 and 2004 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,459 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Megane (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 Citroen C2. 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, 2004 Renault Megane (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C2 | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C2 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |
