The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 30,400
		
					 
					€ 25,400
					
					 
					€ 30,400
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 25,400
				ⓘ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  2.9 inches longer,  1.9 inches wider and  0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
				
				Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
					Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
				56.6
							
							71.4
							
							81
							
						56
							
							69.5
															
							78.5
							
						71.4 in
					Width
					69.5 in
				81 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					78.5 in
				56.6 in
					Height
					56 in
				105.1
							
							171.6
							
						101.5
							
							168.7
							
						171.6 in
					Length
					168.7 in
				105.1 in
					Wheelbase
					101.5 in
				Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
					Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
				3267 lb
					Curb Weight
					3164 lb
				4288 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4233 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								104 lb
									3.18 %
								 
								General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
					Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
				RFB
	
					Generation
					8P
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
7-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
					Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
					2
4
Cylinders
					4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
					1.9 L / 93 cu in
161 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Power
					104 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
						161 hp
						104 hp
						Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
					280 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1900 rpm
					Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
						280 lb‑ft
						184 lb‑ft
						Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
					Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
					Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
				
							
							
							133 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							116 mph
						
					8.8 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					11.4 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
400 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
518 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
						20.29 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					30.42 lb/hp
						
				Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
						20.29 lb/hp
						30.42 lb/hp
						Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
					Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						51 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						42 mpg
						
					
				Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
						51 mpg
						42 mpg
						Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
					45 mpg
					city
					32 mpg
						
				55 mpg
					highway
					No data
						
				12.4 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					14.5 gal
						635 mi
					Range
					610 mi
				Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
						635 mi
						610 mi
						Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
					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).
115.2 kWh
						
				Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
						94.6 kWh
						115.2 kWh
						Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4
						
				195 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					238 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
					Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1021 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1069 lb
				9.5 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.5 cu ft
				








33.4 cu ft
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					31.1 cu ft
				












