The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF Trophy EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 41,100

€ 25,900

€ 41,100
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 300 GPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 4.3 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
69.5
77
73.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
171.8
101.5
165.9
171.8 in
Length
165.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3347 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4220 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.11 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi A3 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 300 GPF
Audi A3 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
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
310 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
310 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
11.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.31 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
31 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
403 mi
Range
455 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
403 mi
455 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 300 GPF
145.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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