The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (08 - 12)
€ 38,200
€ 16,000
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
166.5
104
169.1
166.5 in
Length
169.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3796 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.34 %
General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
8P
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
99 hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
35 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
548 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
548 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
