The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 38,300
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi S3
56.2
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
73.8
81
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
73.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.2 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
105.1
171.8
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
171.8 in
Length
166.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi S3
3294 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4187 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.34 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi S3
RFB
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
296 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
295 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi S3
161 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
11.13 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
30 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
398 mi
Range
439 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
398 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
161.1 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
147.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 300 GPF
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft