The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 20,000
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane TCe 130.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
166.9
104
169.1
166.9 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Renault Mégane TCe 130
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3845 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Renault Mégane TCe 130
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Renault Mégane TCe 130
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
574 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
574 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
