The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12)
€ 38,200
€ 20,000
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 TCe 130.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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 TCe 130
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3845 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.34 %
General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 130
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
574 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
574 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
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).
123.1 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 130
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
