The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 220 (14 - 15)
€ 38,200

€ 26,000

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 220 Start & Stop.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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 220 Start & Stop
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4087 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.42 %

General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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 220 Start & Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
217 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
511 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
511 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 220 Start & Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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