The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 19,700
€ 34,900
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 3.2.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.36 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 3.2
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 3.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
932 mi
Range
396 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
