The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 16,000
€ 31,400
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
169.1 in
Length
165.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 3.2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.46 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 3.2
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 3.2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
352 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
352 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
200.8 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi A3 3.2
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
