The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 36,800
€ 25,900
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.25 %
General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
RFB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
158 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
600 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
