The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 19,100
€ 36,800
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
73.8
81
69.5 in
Width
73.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.5
105.1
171.8
165.5 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.61 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
8P
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
34 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
420 mi
Audi A3 1.6
488 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
132.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
