The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 24,700
€ 28,400
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.5
169.1 in
Length
165.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.04 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
444 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
999 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
