The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 34,900
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 45,100
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100

ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3 Sportback
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
73.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
171.8 in
Length
170.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3 Sportback
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.83 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3 Sportback
RFB
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3 Sportback
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
23 mpg
city
29 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 S3 Sportback
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 S3 Sportback
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft