The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 36,800

€ 34,900

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 15 cm longer, 11 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
1435
1875
2058
1421
1765
1957
1875 mm
Width
1765 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1435 mm
Height
1421 mm
2670
4364
2578
4214
4364 mm
Length
4214 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.06 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
RFB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 3.2
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.48 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
6.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
420 mi
Range
396 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
281 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L