The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09)
€ 34,900

€ 28,700

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 12.6 cm longer, 11 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1435
1875
2058
1421
1765
1957
1875 mm
Width
1765 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1435 mm
Height
1421 mm
2670
4364
2578
4238
4364 mm
Length
4238 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1512 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.12 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
138 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.48 kg/bhp
10.83 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
393 mi
Range
665 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
281 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L