Citroën ZX 3 Doors (1996 – 1997) vs Renault Megane 5 Doors (1996 – 1999): specs compared
The Citroën ZX 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 219 km/h against 210 km/h. The Renault Megane 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. The Citroën ZX 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 970 kg against 990 kg. At 4,130 mm, the Renault Megane 5 Doors is 58 mm longer than the Citroën ZX 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Citroën
ZX 3 Doors
1996 – 1997
|
Renault
Megane 5 Doors
1996 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1997 | 1996 – 1999 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 68 – 163 hp | 65 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 193 Nm | 105 – 200 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 18.5 s | 8.7 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 219 km/h | 160 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.6 L/100 km | 5.2 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,069 – 4,072 mm | 4,130 mm |
| Width | 1,689 – 1,702 mm | 1,699 – 1,700 mm |
| Height | 1,397 – 1,400 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,580 – 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 970 – 1,149 kg | 990 – 1,130 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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