The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 95 (14 - 15) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 19,600
€ 40,100
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane dCi 95 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 dCi 95
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 dCi 95
Audi S3
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.77 %
General
Renault Mégane dCi 95
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Audi S3
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
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 95
94 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 95
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane dCi 95
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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30.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 95
30.26 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 95
59 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
49 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
932 mi
Range
449 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 95
932 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
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).
157.2 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 95
82.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 95
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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
