The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 22,800
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 1.9 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
165.9 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.39 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
116 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 1.9 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
393 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft