The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 36,800
€ 21,700
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
56.5
73.8
81
56
69.5
78.5
73.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
105.1
171.8
101.5
169
171.8 in
Length
169 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.31 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
RFB
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
158 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
495 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
