Renault Megane 2001 vs Audi A4 2001
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 8 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 4 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| 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 2001 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 2001 2.0 engine | |||
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`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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