The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 24,100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
69.5 in
Width
73.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
166.9 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.38 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
8P
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
393 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft