The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (16 - 18)
€ 41,500

€ 23,400

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 4.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
55.2
70
77.4
56.6
71.4
81
70 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.2 in
Height
56.6 in
102.2
167.4
105.1
171.6
167.4 in
Length
171.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.88 %

General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
8V
Generation
RFB
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 ENERGY dCi 130
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
128 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.99 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
23.99 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
59 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
488 mi
Range
730 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
730 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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