The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 26,800
€ 25,900
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 1.8 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 dCi 160.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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 dCi 160
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.69 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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).
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
