Renault Megane 2016 vs Audi A4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 100 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 481 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 69 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`852 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 14 400 | |
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