The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 90 (12 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
€ 19,700
€ 39,100
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 90 is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi S3 Sportback
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.2
69.5
78.5
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
55.2 in
104
169.1
101.5
169.4
169.1 in
Length
169.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi S3 Sportback
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.83 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi S3 Sportback
BZ
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 dCi 90
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
89 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 90
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi S3 Sportback
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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31.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 90
31.96 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 90
59 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
49 mpg
city
20 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
932 mi
Range
439 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 90
932 mi
439 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
161.1 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 90
82.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 90
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
