2009 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Megane would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Megane weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2001 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Megane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
