Renault Megane 2005 vs Audi Q3 2014
| Body: | Cabrio | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 98 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.8 | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q3 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: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Seat Ateca | |
| 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 Q3 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 2005 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 ... More about Renault Megane 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.61 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 3 cm shorter than the Audi Q3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 1365 litres | |
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Audi Q3 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 270 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q3 (by 875 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.6 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 1105 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 16 200 | |
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