The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
73.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
171.8 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.39 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
RFB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft