The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 23,800
€ 27,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.37 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 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 2.0 TDI DPF
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.3 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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
