Renault Megane 2006 vs Citroen C4 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 110 HP | 138 HP | |
Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
Renault Megane engine produces 28 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.3 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
1250 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
980 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5 | |
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. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Citroen C4 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. | |||
Citroen C4 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C4 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.21 m | 4.27 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 320 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1023 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 10 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 167 litres). | |||
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`820 | 1`849 | |
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 (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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