The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 38,300

€ 27,800

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.2
73.8
81
55.9
70
77.4
73.8 in
Width
70 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
171.8
102.4
166.8
171.8 in
Length
166.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3294 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.32 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi A3 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi A3 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
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
161 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
526 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft