Renault Megane 2000 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Laguna | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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. Honda Civic 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: | 3.97 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.40 m | |
| Renault Megane is 47 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 441 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 153 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.1 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`555 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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