The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 24,000

€ 26,800

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod 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 165.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 cod
Renault Mégane dCi 165
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.26 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 cod
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Renault Mégane dCi 165
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
661 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Environmental Impact
89 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Renault Mégane dCi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft