The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 30,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
73.8 in
Width
70.3 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
171.8 in
Length
169.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.03 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
RFB
Generation
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.53 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
16.53 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft