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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Renault Megane IV

GT 1.6 Energy dCi

163 hp1598 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    384 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
150hp112kW
163hp122kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,865kg4,112lb
2,001kg4,411lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
90.5s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
92.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
44.2s
Calculated
49.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
384L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,247L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
111g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCiPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.2 s
49.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
163 hp
122 kW

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi has 13 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.6 s
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi8.8 s

Although Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi has more power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 mph
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
163 hp
122 kW
8.8 s
214 km/h
133 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.6 s
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
150 hp
112 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
111 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 km (31 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 4 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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