The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 19,700

€ 22,800

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 90
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.83 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
49 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 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