Citroen C4 2015 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.7 | |
| Citroen C4 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1570 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1710 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207 | 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. | |||
| Citroen C4 2015 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 2015 1.6 engine Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 1.1 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`825 | 1`841 | |
| 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 (€): | 6600 | 12 000 | |
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