The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 (09 - 12) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 20,000

€ 56,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane TCe 130 is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi RS3 Sportback
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.6
70.9
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.6 in
104
169.1
103.6
170.7
169.1 in
Length
170.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi RS3 Sportback
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3845 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.26 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi RS3 Sportback
BZ
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
128 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
140 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
140 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi RS3 Sportback
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane TCe 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
22.05 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
36 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
574 mi
Range
402 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
574 mi
402 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
123.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.3 cu ft