The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 26,800
 Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane dCi 160
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 160.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 160
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
71.2
80.2
70 in
Width
71.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
55.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
167.5 in
Length
169.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4228 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12)

General

Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 160
8V
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
158 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Performance

Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 160

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
41 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
654 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
654 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
117.3 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft