Audi A4 2002 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 34 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 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 4 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.57 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`120 | 1`865 | |
| 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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