Audi A4 2001 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 23 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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 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: | 4.55 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 11 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 43 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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