The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 19,700
€ 27,800
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 90 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.9
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104
169.1
102.4
166.8
169.1 in
Length
166.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.64 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BZ
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
49 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
932 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
