The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 28,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
73.8 in
Width
70 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 quattro (12 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.5 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
661 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
661 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).
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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