Renault Megane 2006 vs Citroen C4 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
|
Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 3 HP less power than Citroen C4, but torque is 1 NM more than Citroen C4. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
|
By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
|
Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 23 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1023 litres | |
|
Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 200 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| 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`825 | 1`772 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Citroen C4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Megane has
|
Citroen C4 has
| |