2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1250 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |