Then there's the not so small matter of price and looks. Combined with the motoring press' general respect for the total driving ple.asure afforde by the RS265/275
Audi RS3 Sportback vs Renault Megane RS 265 Trophy
| Category | Megane RS 265 Trophy | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 265 / 261 | 340 / 335 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 360 / 266 | 450 / 332 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1408 / 3104 | 1611 / 3552 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 188 / 186 | 211 / 208 |
| Average price | €31,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Megane RS 265 Trophy | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.5 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.1 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.2 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.8 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.6 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.3 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.2 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.0 s | 10.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.1 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.0 s | 15.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.1 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.3 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph | 8.7 s @ 96.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s @ 102.5 mph | 12.4 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Megane RS 265 Trophy | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.6 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.1 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.7 s | 6.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.0 s | 9.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 13.1 s | 12.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 17.9 s | 15.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Megane RS 265 Trophy | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 254 kph (158 mph) | 260 kph (162 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 70.3 kph (43.7 mph) | 68.4 kph (42.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 12.2 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 138 m (452 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Megane RS 265 Trophy | Audi RS3 Sportback |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 776 | 788 |
| Straight line speed | 1684 | 2617 |
| Total | 2461 | 3406 |
Verdict
RS3 Sportback is the fastest by considerable margin.
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NickHarry 10y ago
Yep. You have a point Hans. Like you, I normally just consider how many track races are won, but this time, I just went with FL's Track Performance points. Do they give points for every tenth of a second difference, or what?!
NickHarry 10y ago
Not around tracks it isn't. The'verdict' is too black and white. The RS 265 is better in an actual race, while the Audi is better as a dragster.
