2011 Renault Megane vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Renault Megane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Megane weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Renault Megane | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Megane | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |