The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 34,900
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
73.8
81
70 in
Width
73.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
167.4 in
Length
171.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.13 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)

General

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
393 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
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).
149.7 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft