The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 EDC (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 28,200
€ 19,100
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.5
171.6 in
Length
165.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.6
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4202 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.06 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
19.7 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
45 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
562 mi
Range
488 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
562 mi
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
98.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Audi A3 1.6
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
