The Comparative Analysis :

Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 55,900
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 55,900
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 RS3 Sportback is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
70.9
77.4
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
70.9 in
Width
73.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.6 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
103.6
170.7
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
170.7 in
Length
171.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.15 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
8V
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DAZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
420 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
33.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft