The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 24,700
€ 24,500
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
57.9
71.2
80.2
56
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56 in
104
169.1
101.5
169
169.1 in
Length
169 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4087 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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 180
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
17.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.35 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
759 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
