The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 30,400
€ 27,500
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.6
71.4
81
55.9
70
77.4
71.4 in
Width
70 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
171.6
102.4
166.8
171.6 in
Length
166.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3267 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
14.29 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
RFB
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
635 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
94.8 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
