The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 23,300
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13) Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 23,300
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop 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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Audi S3
57.9
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
71.2
80.2
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
104
169.1
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
169.1 in
Length
166.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4098 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.01 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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 ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
128 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Audi S3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
24.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 lb/hp
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
24.02 lb/hp
13.09 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
59 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
49 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
932 mi
Range
449 mi
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
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).
157.2 kWh
Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
82.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane ENERGY dCi 130 Start & Stop
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 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