The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
€ 16,000
€ 30,600
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
101.5
166.9
169.1 in
Length
166.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
665 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
