2005 Mazda B3000 vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Mazda B3000 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 99 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Renault Megane (270 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B3000 | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | B3000 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
