The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 45,500

€ 30,400

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165.
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
55.3
70.3
77.4
56.6
71.4
81
70.3 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
55.3 in
Height
56.6 in
103.6
170.2
105.1
171.6
170.2 in
Length
171.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3267 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.3 %

General
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
8V
Generation
RFB
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DNUE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
161 hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
▶ REPLAY
11.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.66 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
35 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
503 mi
Range
635 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
503 mi
635 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
128.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 165
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft