The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 20,900
€ 36,500
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
169
169.1 in
Length
169 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
593 lb
16.55 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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21.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.66 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
32 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
24 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
504 mi
Range
396 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
504 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
140.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
