The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 EDC (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 28,200
€ 23,100
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.6
71.4
81
55.9
69.5
77
71.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
171.6
101.5
165.9
171.6 in
Length
165.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4202 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.48 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
RFB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TCe 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.7 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
589 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
109.9 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
