The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (09 - 12)
€ 43,500

€ 20,900

€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.89 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Audi S3
295 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
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 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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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.66 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
21.66 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
504 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 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
941 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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