Audi A3 2008 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 19 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.8 | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1104 litres | 1162 litres | |
| Audi A3 has 2 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Audi A3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 3800 | |
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