Renault Megane 2018 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 160 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 29 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 3 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 1 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 64 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen C4, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`839 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 8000 | |
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