The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
73.8 in
Width
70.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
171.8 in
Length
171 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.75 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
RFB
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
422 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft