The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150 EDC (19 - 20)
€ 38,200

€ 27,700

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
55.1
69.5
77
56.6
71.4
81
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.1 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
166.5
105.1
171.6
166.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.77 %

General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
8P
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
439 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
621 mi
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
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).
96.7 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane BLUE dCi 150
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft