The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 30,600
€ 26,800
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
56.1
70
77.4
57.9
71.2
80.2
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
167
104
169.1
167 in
Length
169.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.14 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
8V
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
56 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
