Honda Civic 2012 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 30 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Civic consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 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: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda FR-V | 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine Renault Megane 2013 1.2 engine: The Renault 1.2 TCe engine (H5FT) is a four-cylinder, fully aluminum turbocharged unit equipped with a 16-valve cylinder head without hydraulic lifters. It features direct fuel injection, a timing chain drive, variable valve timing on both camshafts, ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1162 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 105 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.08 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.08 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`787 | |
| 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 (€): | 7400 | 4800 | |
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