Renault Megane 2004 vs Citroen C4 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 87 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 2004 2.0 engine: The Peugeot EW10A (RFJ) is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine introduced in 2005 as an updated version of the older EW10J4, adapted to meet Euro 4 emissions standards. In general, the engine is considered fairly reliable and uncomplicated for its class, with relatively low repair costs and good overall durability when maintained ... More about Citroen C4 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 314 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1190 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`375 kg | 1`288 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 447 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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