The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
€ 22,800
€ 23,600
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
55.9
70
77.4
57.9
71.2
80.2
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
166.8
104
169.1
166.8 in
Length
169.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4147 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
14.33 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
8V
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
▶ REPLAY
22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
40 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
632 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Environmental Impact
98.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
