The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 53,500

€ 20,900

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 1.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
55.6
70.9
77.4
57.9
71.2
80.2
70.9 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.6 in
Height
57.9 in
103.6
171
104
169.1
171 in
Length
169.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
14.99 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
8V
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft