2004 Mazda Premacy vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Renault Megane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 Mazda Premacy.
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 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda Premacy | 2005 Renault Megane | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | Premacy | Megane |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1720 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |