The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 EDC (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 27,800
€ 26,700
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Audi A3 1.8 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
166.9
171.6 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4147 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
General
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Audi A3 1.8 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 165
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
163 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
18.87 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
39 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
487 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
487 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
113.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 165
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
