The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 25,700
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
103.8
169.7
169.1 in
Length
169.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.8 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BZ
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.3 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
28.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
818 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
