2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 305 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, 2007 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |