2005 Renault Megane vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 450 kg more than 2011 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 Renault Megane (270 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Megane | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Megane | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1869 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |