Audi A5 Sportback vs Renault Megane RS
Verdict
The Audi A5 Sportback asks RM440,990 against the Renault Megane RS at RM279,888, so the RM161,102 gap is not small. The Audi is the more rounded daily: all-wheel drive, a wet dual-clutch automatic, a 480-litre boot and 7.1 L/100 km fuel use suit long Malaysian commutes. The Renault is the sharper driver’s pick on paper, with 276 hp, 390 Nm, a manual gearbox and a 255 km/h top speed, though it gives up boot space and uses more fuel.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback if you want all-wheel drive, an automatic gearbox, a bigger 480-litre boot and slightly better 7.1 L/100 km fuel use.
Pick the Renault Megane RS if you want the manual gearbox, stronger 276 hp and 390 Nm outputs, a lower RM279,888 price and a 3-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi RM440,990; Renault RM279,888.
- Power and torque: Audi 249 hp/370 Nm; Renault 276 hp/390 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Audi 5.6 s/250 km/h; Renault 5.8 s/255 km/h.
- Drivetrain: Audi all-wheel drive with wet dual-clutch automatic; Renault front-wheel drive with manual.
- Boot space and wheelbase: Audi 480 L/2,831 mm; Renault 384 L/2,669 mm.
- Fuel economy and CO₂: Audi 7.1 L/100 km/163 g/km; Renault 7.9 L/100 km/181 g/km.
A5 Sportback
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive and wet dual-clutch automatic
- Bigger 480-litre boot
- Costs RM161,102 more
- Lower outputs at 249 hp and 370 Nm
- Shorter 2-year warranty
Megane RS
- Stronger 276 hp and 390 Nm
- Manual gearbox for driver involvement
- Lower price with 3-year warranty
- Smaller 384-litre boot
- Higher 7.9 L/100 km fuel use
- No auto emergency braking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,990 | RM 279,888✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Compact Executive | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 249 hp | 276 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 390 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s✓ | 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 255 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100km✓ | 7.9 L/100km |
| CO₂ | 163 g/km✓ | 181 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,757 mm | 4,364 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,386 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,831 mm | 2,669 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 384 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 3✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 372 | RM 279✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
A5 Sportback vs Megane RS FAQ
Is the Audi A5 Sportback or Renault Megane RS better?
For daily use, the Audi A5 Sportback is easier to justify with all-wheel drive, an automatic gearbox, a bigger boot and lower fuel use. For driving feel and output, the Renault Megane RS has the edge with 276 hp, 390 Nm and a manual gearbox.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A5 Sportback costs RM440,990, while the Renault Megane RS costs RM279,888. That makes the Audi RM161,102 more expensive.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Audi A5 Sportback is fractionally quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. The Renault Megane RS takes 5.8 seconds, but has the higher 255 km/h top speed.