The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
€ 26,800

€ 24,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 165 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 TDI 99g.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 165
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.44 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
899 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 165
115.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft