Renault Megane 2002 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda Civic 2005 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Civic 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 125 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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