The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
73.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
171.8 in
Length
165.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.83 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
RFB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
158 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
621 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft