The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 30,400
€ 35,800
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 3.2.
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 3.2
3267 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.63 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
RFB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
161 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
▶ REPLAY
20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
20.29 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
51 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
635 mi
Range
396 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
635 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
94.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1021 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
