Renault Megane 2006 vs Citroen C4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 12 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. Citroen C4 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C4 2004 2.0 engine | |||
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 |
1190 litres | 1023 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 10 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 167 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`849 | |
| 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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