2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Renault Megane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Megane.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Renault Megane | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Megane |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |