Renault Megane 2012 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 54 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 99 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Megane 2012 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 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane and Audi A3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 2 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5800 | |
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