The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13)
€ 43,500
€ 26,800
€ 43,500
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 1.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Renault Mégane dCi 165.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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 dCi 165
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4228 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.71 %
General
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 165
8V
Generation
BZ
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
163 hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Performance
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
665 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
665 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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).
115.2 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Renault Mégane dCi 165
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
