2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 304 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane.
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, 2007 Renault Megane (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |