Renault Megane 2002 vs Citroen C4 2004
Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 98 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 127 NM | 133 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 8 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): | 6.7 | 6.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
1110 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
810 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 314 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | no data | |
Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 16 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. | |||
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 (kg): | 1`715 | 1`701 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | low | |
Citroen C4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C4, so Citroen C4 quality is probably slightly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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