The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 36,800
€ 26,800
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.5 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
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
168.7
171.8 in
Length
168.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.53 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
6-speed dual clutch 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
20.23 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
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
455 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
455 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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
