Renault Megane 2018 vs Citroen C4 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 19 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Citroen C4. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 60 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
| Renault Megane is 1 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
987 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 63 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`852 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 7400 | |
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