2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 273 kg more than 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 152 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |