Honda Civic 2017 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 92 HP more power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Honda Civic is 16 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1247 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 36 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`841 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 20 200 | 14 400 | |
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