The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
69.5 in
Width
73.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
166.5 in
Length
171.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
420 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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).
140.2 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft