The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP (08 - 12)
€ 36,600
€ 21,200
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 dCi 130 FAP.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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 dCi 130 FAP
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.02 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
24.02 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
46 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
731 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
731 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
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).
104.9 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 130 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
