The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 20,900
 Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900

ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
69.5
77
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
104
169.1
165.9 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3931 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.15 %
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BKD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft