2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Megane weights approximately 174 kg more than 2006 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Renault Megane (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | C3 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
