Citroen C4 2020 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 5 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| 1000 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | 101 mm (4 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: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Mokka, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.43 m | |
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Citroen C4 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C4 and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1191 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 59 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`883 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | no data | |
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