Citroen C4 2006 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 12 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C4 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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: | 4.27 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C4, so Citroen C4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
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