The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
€ 22,800
€ 19,700
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 90.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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 90
2756 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.09 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
36 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
932 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
