The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)

€ 23,100
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 21,200
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
77
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
71.2
80.2
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
104
169.1
166.9 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4032 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

 REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.11 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
46 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
731 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft