Renault Megane 2003 vs Honda Civic 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 179 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 24 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 12 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
|
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Renault Megane is 7 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Megane has
|
Honda Civic has
| |