The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 23,900

€ 29,700

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
55.9
69.5
77
56.6
71.4
81
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
165.9
105.1
171.6
165.9 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4242 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.94 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
8P
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
202 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
▶ REPLAY
19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft