The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 31,700
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 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
70 in
Width
73.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
166.8 in
Length
171.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.18 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
8V
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
17.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
17.65 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
420 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
125 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft