The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 32,800
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 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 quattro (16 - 17)
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
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (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
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.5 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
133 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 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
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
12.26 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
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
420 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 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
873 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft