The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12)
€ 30,200

€ 23,600

€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
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
169
104
169.1
169 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4147 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.27 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.21 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
40 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
717 mi
Range
632 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
717 mi
632 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Environmental Impact
107 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).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
121.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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