Renault Megane 2012 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 31 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | Used also on Honda Jazz | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | 405 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 72 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`781 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7400 | |
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