Audi A4 2002 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 60 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 3.3 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 495 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 1010 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: | 6 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 5 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 520 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 78 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 | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.6 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): | 2`230 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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