2006 Renault Megane vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2012 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 (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Megane | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Megane | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |