Renault Megane 2021 vs Honda Civic 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 34 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 20 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.7 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 49 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
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: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 2021 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 428 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 75 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 16 200 | |
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