The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 34,300

€ 36,800

€ 34,300
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 TFSI 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 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
56.1
70
77.4
56.5
73.8
81
70 in
Width
73.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
102.4
167
105.1
171.8
167 in
Length
171.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.83 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CZPB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
420 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
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 TFSI
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 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