The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 95 (14 - 15)
€ 38,200
€ 19,600
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 dCi 95.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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 dCi 95
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3971 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.68 %
General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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 95
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
94 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 95
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 95
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.26 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
30.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 95
20 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
932 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
932 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 95
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
