The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 30,800
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 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
70 in
Width
73.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
167 in
Length
171.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.71 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
8V
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
393 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft