The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13)
€ 25,800
€ 19,700
€ 25,800
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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 90.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
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 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.17 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 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
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 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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29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
52 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
814 mi
Range
932 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
