The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 20,800
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.6
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
166.9
169.1 in
Length
166.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.6
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.94 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.6
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
