Renault Megane 2006 vs Audi A3 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 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 2006 2.0 engine Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Audi A3 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Megane is 8 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1190 litres | 1120 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3200 | |
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