The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 23,800
€ 20,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 1.6
2983 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.45 %
General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
475 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 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
