The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 41,500

€ 23,800

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
55.2
70
77.4
57.9
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
102.2
167.4
104
169.1
167.4 in
Length
169.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2983 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4032 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.58 %

General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
8V
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
138 hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
144 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
488 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
490 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
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).
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).
144 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
144 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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