Renault Megane 2018 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 201 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 146 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 3.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 1810 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 1300 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.49 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`899 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 8000 | |
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