The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 (12 - 13) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 16,000
€ 38,200
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi S3
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.1
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.1 in
104
169.1
101.5
166.5
169.1 in
Length
166.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi S3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3796 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.34 %
General
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi S3
BZ
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
99 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
109 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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28.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
28.51 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
35 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
439 mi
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
548 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 1.6 16V 100
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
