2004 Holden Cruze vs. 2004 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2004 Holden Cruze 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Megane (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Megane weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Holden Cruze 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, 2004 Renault Megane (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Cruze | 2004 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Cruze | Megane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
