The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 28,300
€ 26,800
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane dCi 160
56.9
70.3
78.1
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.3 in
Width
71.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.1
104
169.1
168.1 in
Length
169.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane dCi 160
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.61 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane dCi 160
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane dCi 160
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
34 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
341 mi
Range
654 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
