Renault Megane 2010 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 40 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 380'000 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 A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Scenic | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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 A5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but higher. Renault Megane is 14 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 109 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`865 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 14 600 | |
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