Renault Megane 2013 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Megane) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Civic) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 142 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 12 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 146 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 690 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2013 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.6 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 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`859 | 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 (€): | 5600 | 7400 | |
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