Renault Megane 2020 vs Audi A3 2020
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Megane) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Audi A3) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 50 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 13.40 € | no data | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/l | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2020 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. Audi A3 2020 1.0 engine: The VW DLAA 1.0 TSI is a three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine produced at Volkswagen’s Czech plant from 2020 to 2024. It was later discontinued after stricter Euro 6e emissions requirements came into ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 2 cm longer than the Audi A3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1258 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 22 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: | 11.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`826 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`210 kg | 1`280 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 616 kg | 555 kg | |
| Renault Megane load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Audi A3. Therefore, Renault Megane is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 29 000 | |
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