Renault Megane 2003 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 105 NM more than Audi A4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 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: | 4.36 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
| Renault Megane is 21 cm shorter than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | no data | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 56 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.9 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`880 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3400 | |
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