Renault Megane 2016 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 59 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 64 NM less than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.7 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 428 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 122 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`315 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 16 600 | |
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