The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 24,700
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
169.1 in
Length
166.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.69 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BZ
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
647 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft