The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 36,800
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
73.8 in
Width
70 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
171.8 in
Length
167.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
RFB
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
534 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
534 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).
121.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft