The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (14 - 15) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 42,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 dCi 165 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi S3 Sportback
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.3
70.3
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.3 in
104
169.1
103.6
170.2
169.1 in
Length
170.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi S3 Sportback
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.67 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi S3 Sportback
BZ
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi S3 Sportback
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.32 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
11.32 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
495 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
495 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
