Renault Megane 2020 vs Citroen C4 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 101 mm (4 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Citroen C4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Mokka, Opel Crossland | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C4 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 | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane and Citroen C4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1191 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 45 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 59 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`883 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 23 600 | |
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