Citroen C4 2005 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 3 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 1 NM less than Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C4 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Citroen C4 is smaller. Citroen C4 is 23 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1023 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Citroen C4 has 200 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`812 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Citroen C4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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