2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (111 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara.
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 (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Xsara | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 111 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
