The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 24,700
€ 20,800
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 1.6
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
166.9
169.1 in
Length
166.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
