The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 38,200
€ 29,700
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 ENERGY TCe 205.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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 ENERGY TCe 205
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4242 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.12 %
General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
8P
Generation
RFB
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
202 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
39 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
518 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
518 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
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).
113.6 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 205
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
