The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 35,500
€ 20,900
€ 35,500
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 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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 3.2
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.45 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
396 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
