The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 26,800

€ 35,400

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is 3.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Honda Civic Type R
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.7
73.9
81.8
71.2 in
Width
73.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
104
169.1
102.1
172.8
169.1 in
Length
172.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Honda Civic Type R
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.74 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Honda Civic Type R
BZ
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Honda Civic Type R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
426 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
138.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft











32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft