The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 20,900
€ 25,900
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
165.9
169.1 in
Length
165.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.83 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
455 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
