The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 24,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 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 dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
654 mi
Range
610 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft
