The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 25,400

€ 24,700

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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 180.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
777 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft