The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15)
€ 20,800

€ 19,800

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop.
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3940 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.56 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
130 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
21.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 1.6
503 mi
690 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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