The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 24,700

€ 28,300

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Honda Civic Type R
57.9
71.2
80.2
56.9
70.3
78.1
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104
169.1
103.1
168.1
169.1 in
Length
168.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Honda Civic Type R
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.5 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Honda Civic Type R
BZ
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Honda Civic Type R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
484 mi
Range
341 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
172.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
999 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










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