Audi A1 vs Renault Megane
What's the difference?

Audi A1

$18,998 - $29,990

2020 price

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Renault Megane

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2020 price

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Summary

2020 Audi A1

2020 Renault Megane

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.8L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

5.9L/100km (combined)

8.0L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Character-filled car
Sporty performance
City-friendly dimensions

Bulked-up looks
Big power
Great colours

Dislikes

Fuel use a bit high
Expensive
Back seat lacks amenities

Not as good as previous RS Meganes
Four-wheel steering vagueness
Better options out there

2020 Audi A1 Summary

The Audi A1 2020 range offers something for everyone, and in the case of this particular variant, it’s the one you buy if you want as much grunt and gear as you can get.

It’s the top-of-the-range Audi A1 40 TFSI model, which gets the zestiest engine, the lengthiest equipment list, and offers performance to match some hot-hatches out there. It’s essentially an Audi-ised version of a VW Polo GTI.

This test wasn’t so much about the wow-factor, though. We put it through its paces as an urban runabout to see how it coped as a real-world city car.

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2020 Renault Megane Summary

The Renault Megane RS is still here, in case you were wondering.

You may have let it slip your mind in recent times, because there’s been a lot of action in the hot hatch scene with the release of the new-generation Ford Focus ST, a fond farewell to the VW Golf R, and consistent talk of the upcoming Toyota Corolla GR hot hatch.

The Megane RS is more than just ‘here’, though. The RenaultSport Megane hatch range has expanded in recent times, and we’ve just spent some time with the Trophy model which first arrived in Australia late in 2019.

It is certainly keeping its presence known in 2020 Renault Megane RS Trophy spec, which represents the most powerful and fastest version of the standard model range before you get to the rip-snorting (and eye-wateringly expensive) Trophy R.

So what’s it like? Read on and you’ll find out all about it.

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Deep dive comparison

2020 Audi A1 2020 Renault Megane

Verdict

If you’re eager for a sporty compact hatchback with premium design and luxury car badges, the Audi A1 40 TFSI is a very, very strong contender. It’s fast, fun, and functional for a little hatchback. It’s just very expensive, and for most people the $10K cheaper 35 TFSI model will tick most of the boxes. I’d recommend you drive it before signing on for the top-spec model.

Verdict

If the Renault Megane RS Trophy is your dream car let me say this: there’s no overarching reason that I’d say you shouldn’t go ahead and buy it.

But with so much amazing competition in this part of the market, it’s hard to put it ahead of its rivals. And it’s going to be even harder for it to stay high on the contenders list as more new metal arrives in the coming years.

Audi A1 vs Renault Megane What's the difference?

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Audi A1 vs Renault Megane
What's the difference?