2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, 2006 Renault Megane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Megane weights approximately 221 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, 2006 Renault Megane (300 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 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 |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |