The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 30,400
 Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.6
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
71.4
81
70 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
105.1
171.6
166.8 in
Length
171.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.86 %
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
8V
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
142 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
635 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
125 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft