The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 34,900
€ 33,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
56.5
73.8
81
55.9
69.5
77
73.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
171.8
101.5
165.9
171.8 in
Length
165.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.7 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
RFB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
393 mi
Range
355 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
