The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 34,900

€ 38,400

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
56.5
73.8
81
56.1
70.3
77.4
73.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
105.1
171.8
103.5
169.8
171.8 in
Length
169.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.38 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
RFB
Generation
8V
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
201 hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
158 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
157 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
23 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
393 mi
Range
1657 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
1657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
28.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft