2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 2 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 1,666 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 144 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (133 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1666 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 127 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |