The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
€ 33,300
€ 36,800
€ 33,300
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 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
73.8
81
69.5 in
Width
73.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.5
105.1
171.8
165.5 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4257 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.05 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
8P
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 3.2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
377 mi
Range
420 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 3.2
187.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
