Renault Megane 2020 vs Citroen C4 2020
| 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 | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 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: | 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: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Used also on Peugeot 2008 | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
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: | 402 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1258 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 22 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 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`826 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 24 200 | |
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