Renault Megane 2000 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 6 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 460'000 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 Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used also on Volkswagen Passat | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2000 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 particularly demanding on fuel quality.
The most critical ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.6 engine Audi A4 1999 1.6 engine: This is a long-lasting engine, and major issues typically arise only after significant mileage. If there is a noticeable drop in power, the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator should be checked first. ... More about Audi A4 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1310 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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