Renault Megane 2006 vs Citroen C4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP more power than Citroen C4, but torque is 6 NM less than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1190 litres | 1023 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`715 kg | 1`702 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`165 kg | 1`182 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 520 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Citroen C4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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