The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 24,700
€ 21,900
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 Sportback 1.6 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Renault Mégane TCe 180.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
56
69.5
78.5
57.9
71.2
80.2
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
168.7
104
169.1
168.7 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.34 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
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 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
122 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25.91 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Environmental Impact
125 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 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Renault Mégane TCe 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
