Audi A4 2005 vs Renault Megane 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 103 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
| Audi A4 is 21 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 56 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2000 | |
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