Renault Megane 2011 vs Citroen C3 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 145 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 204 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.9 | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 2.3 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 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 3.94 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1024 litres | 1000 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 77 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The Citroen C3 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 24 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.2 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`835 | 1`579 | |
| 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 | 2800 | |
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