The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane TCe 180 (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 24,700
€ 36,600
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Mégane TCe 180 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi S3
57.9
71.2
80.2
55.1
69.5
77
71.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.1 in
104
169.1
101.5
165.9
169.1 in
Length
165.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
General
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi S3
BZ
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 TCe 180
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
178 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Renault Mégane TCe 180
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi S3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Mégane TCe 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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17.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Renault Mégane TCe 180
17.28 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Renault Mégane TCe 180
31 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
484 mi
Range
409 mi
Renault Mégane TCe 180
484 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
172.4 kWh
Renault Mégane TCe 180
145.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane TCe 180
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
