The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 130 EDC (14 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)
€ 25,000

€ 40,100

€ 25,000
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 TCe 130 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi S3
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.2
70
77.4
71.2 in
Width
70 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.2 in
104
169.1
102.2
167.5
169.1 in
Length
167.5 in
104 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi S3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3940 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %

General
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi S3
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
130 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
151 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 130
151 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi S3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
21.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 130
21.71 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 130
42 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
488 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 130
665 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
132.6 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 130
106.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 130
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft








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