2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Renault Megane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Megane (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 528 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1720 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |