Renault Megane 2010 vs Audi A3 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi A3, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Megane 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2010 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane and Audi A3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1104 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 35 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 58 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi A3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 6200 | |
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