Honda Civic vs Renault Mégane – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Honda Civic has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32500 £, while the Renault Mégane costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 2572 £.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Mégane has a slightly edge – offering 218 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Honda Civic performs somewhat better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 315 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Honda Civic is a bit lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1719 kg. The difference is around 202 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda Civic offers minimal more room – 410 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1332 L, which is about 112 L more than the Honda Civic.

When it comes to payload, Renault Mégane to a small extent takes the win – 446 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Our conclusion: The Renault Mégane proves to be barely ahead and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Renault Mégane is the better all-rounder in this comparison.