Renault Megane 2004 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 33 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 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 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2004 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Megane 2004 2.0 engine | |||
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`870 | 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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