2005 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Megane (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 144 kg more than 2005 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, 2003 Renault Megane (300 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2003 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |