The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF EDC (20 - ..)
€ 38,200

€ 31,600

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 TCe 160 GPF.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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 TCe 160 GPF
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.5 %

General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
44 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
439 mi
Range
541 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
541 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 160 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 160 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft








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