The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (12 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (05 - 06)
€ 20,400
€ 21,200
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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 TCe 130
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3926 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
37 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
592 mi
Range
697 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
592 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 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
