The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP (08 - 12)
€ 22,800
€ 19,100
€ 22,800
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 1.9 TDI DPF 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 90 FAP.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
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 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3885 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.83 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
89 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
116 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
31.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
53 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
848 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
848 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane dCi 90 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
