Renault Megane 2020 vs Citroen C4 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 190 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 101 mm (4 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Citroen C4 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 Citroen C4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Mokka, 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: | 4.36 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane and Citroen C4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 86 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 22 600 | |
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