The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
€ 24,800
€ 19,700
€ 24,800
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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.15 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
8V
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
51 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
932 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
