Renault Megane 2013 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 30 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane 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: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 105 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.08 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.08 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`787 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7400 | |
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