The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 26,800

€ 23,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 8.1 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1471
1808
2037
1421
1765
1957
1808 mm
Width
1765 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1471 mm
Height
1421 mm
2641
4295
2578
4214
4295 mm
Length
4214 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
1464 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1918 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.45 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
380 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
9.27 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
50 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
40 mpg
city
49 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
654 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
150 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
454 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L