Audi A4 2003 vs Renault Megane 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 48 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 73 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.8 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2003 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2003 1.8 engine Renault Megane 2005 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
| Audi A4 is 21 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 56 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.9 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`060 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2000 | |
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