Citroen C4 2015 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 1 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
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Citroen C4 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C4 is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1183 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C4 has 24 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 64 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Citroen C4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`823 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 11 200 | |
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