2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Citroen C3.
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, 2005 Renault Megane (148 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C3 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
