Renault Megane 2003 vs Citroen C4 2005
Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 152 NM | 147 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
1000 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 25 years | 15 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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. | |||
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`775 | 1`798 | |
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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