2011 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C5 and 2011 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Citroen C5 and 2011 Renault Megane are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5.
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, 2011 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen C5 | 2011 Renault Megane | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C5 | Megane |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |