The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 19,800
€ 23,900
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
130 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
21.71 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
44 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
475 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
690 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
102.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 130 Start & Stop
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 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
