Renault Megane 2001 vs Audi A4 2001
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 17 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 7 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.9 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 31 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| 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: | 3.97 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller. Renault Megane is 58 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 445 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 157 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`555 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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