2007 Citroen C3 vs. 2007 Renault Megane

To start off, both 2007 Citroen C3 and 2007 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 698 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Renault Megane (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C3 2007 Renault Megane
Make Citroen Renault
Model C3 Megane
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 70 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73.7 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 163 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.4 seconds 11.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1022 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.4 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 60 L


 

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