The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 36,800
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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.4 cm longer, 11 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
1435
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
1875
2058
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1875 mm
Width
1765 mm
2058 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1435 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
2670
4364
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4364 mm
Length
4230 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1931 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2035 kg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.97 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
RFB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
276 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
390 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
390 NM
350 NM
Audi S3

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

81 m
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
5.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
5.56 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
38 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
449 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
186 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
396 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
294 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L