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: | 280 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 181 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 136 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
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: | 14 years | 11 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`905 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 8000 | |
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