Renault Megane 2000 vs Audi A4 2003
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6, Skoda Superb | |
| 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 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.9 engine Audi A4 2003 1.9 engine: A reliable engine when using quality oils. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 58 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 445 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 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 (kg): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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