Renault Megane 2003 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 64 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi Q3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Audi Q3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from nine 4x4 versions of Audi Q3 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | no data | |
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Audi Q3 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 270 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q3. | |||
| 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`880 | no data | |
| 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 1065 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 16 200 | |
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