The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 23,600
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 5.7 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 5 cm lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
1421
1765
1957
1471
1808
2037
1765 mm
Width
1808 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1421 mm
Height
1471 mm
2578
4238
2641
4295
4238 mm
Length
4295 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2641 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1459 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1881 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.1 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
158 bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
380 NM
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
▶ REPLAY
8.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.23 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.67 kg/bhp
9.23 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
33 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
526 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
632 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
