The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 30,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
73.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
169
171.8 in
Length
169 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4178 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.75 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
15.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
393 mi
Range
475 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
136.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft