Audi A4 1997 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 29 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A4 1997 2.4 engine Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is smaller. Audi A4 is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 520 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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`825 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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