The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 35,800
€ 30,400
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
56
69.5
78.5
56.6
71.4
81
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
168.7
105.1
171.6
168.7 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.63 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
8P
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
396 mi
Range
635 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
