The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (04 - 06)
€ 20,900
€ 24,000
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
57.9
71.2
80.2
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
104
169.1
101.5
168.7
169.1 in
Length
168.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.8 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
