2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
