2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Renault Megane is newer by 4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Megane (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 Renault Megane.
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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 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 2009 Renault Megane. 2009 Renault Megane has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |