Renault Megane 2013 vs Honda Civic 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1710 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 1000 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: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Megane 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 3 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 624 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 100 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`857 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 4600 | 8200 | |
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