The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 28,800

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
102.4
166.8
169.1 in
Length
166.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.58 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BZ
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
661 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
89 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft