Renault Megane 2003 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 113 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 8.7 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 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 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 2.8 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 | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2005: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 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 Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2005 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
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`295 | |
| 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 | 5200 | |
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