Audi A5 2008 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 180 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 70 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A5 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 33 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 344 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | 377 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 111 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 452 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`773 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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