Renault Megane 2008 vs Citroen C4 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 4 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Citroen C4. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2008 1.5 engine Citroen C4 2013 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 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 3 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 8 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 21 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`797 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Citroen C4, so Citroen C4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4600 | |
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