The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 16,000
€ 53,500
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.6
70.9
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 in
104
169.1
103.6
171
169.1 in
Length
171 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi RS3 Sportback
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.74 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi RS3 Sportback
BZ
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi RS3 Sportback
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
422 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft
