Renault Megane 2006 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Audi A3. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 12 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 674 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 70 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 184 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 6200 | |
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