The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 36,800
€ 29,700
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.5
73.8
81
55.9
70
77.4
73.8 in
Width
70 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
171.8
102.4
166.8
171.8 in
Length
166.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.68 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
420 mi
Range
555 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
555 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
