The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

€ 43,500
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 24,700
 Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12) Renault Mégane TCe 180
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 TCe 180.
Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 180
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)
104
169.1
167.4 in
Length
169.1 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4087 lb
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.9 %
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (12 - 12)

General

Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
178 hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Performance

Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 180

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.35 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.84 lb/hp
17.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi S3
37 mpg
31 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
534 mi
Range
484 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
484 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
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).
145.8 kWh
Audi S3
121.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Renault Mégane TCe 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft