Renault Megane 2000 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: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 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 10 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 770 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Laguna | 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. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 288 litres | 445 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 157 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| 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): | 1`555 | 1`860 | |
| 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 | 1600 | |
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