The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160 (18 - 18)
€ 39,100
€ 26,300
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 Sportback is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160.
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
55.2
69.5
78.5
56.6
71.4
81
69.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.2 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
169.4
105.1
171.6
169.4 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4138 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
8P
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 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
45 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
439 mi
Range
562 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
562 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
98.5 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY TCe 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.3 cu ft
