The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 23,600
€ 25,000
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 5 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
4238
4295 mm
Length
4238 mm
2641 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
1459 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1881 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.13 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
158 bhp
158 bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
380 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
380 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
9.23 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
48 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
632 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
632 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160 FAP
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
422 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1162 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
