The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 36,800

€ 31,700

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 12.7 cm longer, 9.8 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1435
1875
2058
1421
1777
1966
1875 mm
Width
1777 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1435 mm
Height
1421 mm
2670
4364
2601
4237
4364 mm
Length
4237 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.07 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.54 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
7.54 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
420 mi
Range
739 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
365 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L