The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
€ 25,900
€ 19,100
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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
165.9
104
169.1
165.9 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3823 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.52 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
414 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
285.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
285.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
