2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Megane weights approximately 385 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |