2004 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Renault Megane is newer by 5 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Megane (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, both vehicles can yield 152 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2004 Honda Civic | 2009 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |