Honda Civic 2015 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 174 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 59 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, 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: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 550 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Honda Civic has 122 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`315 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 11 200 | |
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