The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 27,000
€ 21,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 FSI.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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 165
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.22 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
122 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 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
518 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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
