The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI (08 - 13) vs. Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180 GT (10 - 14)
€ 29,500

€ 32,000

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI is 9.7 inches shorter and 1.8 inches narrower.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
56.1
69.5
78.5
56.1
71.3
79.1
69.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
166.9
102.7
176.6
166.9 in
Length
176.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4246 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.13 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
8P
Generation
Z
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
20.93 lb/hp
20 lb/hp
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
460 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
503 mi
460 mi
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
128.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane Coupé-Convertible TCe 180
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
686 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data