Renault Megane 2009 vs Citroen C3 2012
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 58 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Citroen C3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 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: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2009 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 35 cm longer than the Citroen C3, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1000 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 44 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.7 metres more than that of the Citroen C3, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`894 | 1`634 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Citroen C3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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