Renault Megane 2018 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 50 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 3 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 1 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 64 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen C4, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`814 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 7600 | |
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