No clear winner? 8-1 on track!
Audi S3 vs Renault Megane RS
| Category | Renault Megane RS | Audi S3 (8P) |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 265 / 261 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 340 / 251 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1406 / 3100 | 1504 / 3316 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 178 / 175 | 176 / 174 |
| Average price | €32,000 | €35,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Renault Megane RS | Audi S3 (8P) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.5 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.9 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.2 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.0 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.0 s | 13.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.5 s | 18.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.0 s | 21.5 s |
| 1000 m | 25.9 s | 25.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.3 s | 12.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph | 9.8 s @ 87.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.2 s | 13.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Renault Megane RS | Audi S3 (8P) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.5 s | 6.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.9 s | 8.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.3 s | 9.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 13.8 s | 12.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 18.0 s | 17.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 5.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.5 s | 16.7 s |
General performance
| Category | Renault Megane RS | Audi S3 (8P) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 245 kph (152 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.5 kph (43.2 mph) | 67.4 kph (41.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Renault Megane RS | Audi S3 (8P) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 96 |
| Straight line speed | 89 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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Wojtek 17y ago
Megane is king of hothatch class is better than Focus RS ver. II or Mazda MPS and even AWD Audi S3. Although isn't the most powerful FWD is the best.
