The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85 (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
€ 36,600
€ 19,100
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
55.1
69.5
77
57.9
71.2
80.2
69.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.1 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
104
169.1
165.9 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3823 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.68 %
General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
108 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
26 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
414 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
285.2 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
285.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 110 E85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
