The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 160 (12 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 36,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 160 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Renault Mégane dCi 160
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
165.9
169.1 in
Length
165.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi S3
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.33 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi S3
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
158 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi S3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 160
20.43 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 160
41 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
654 mi
Range
409 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 160
654 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
172.4 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 160
117.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 160
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 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
