The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 20,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
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
101.5
166.9
104
169.1
166.9 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.09 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
