The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
€ 27,800

€ 20,000

€ 27,800
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 2.0 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 TCe 130.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
104
169.1
165.9 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3845 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane TCe 130
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane TCe 130
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 130
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
583 mi
Range
574 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
574 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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