2005 Citroen C4 vs. 2000 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Citroen C4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Megane (94 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C4. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C4 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Renault Megane.
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 Citroen C4 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C4 | 2000 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C4 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
