Audi RS3 8V or Renault Megane IV?

2015–2020 vs 2016–2024 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: RS3 8V 4,479 mm, Megane IV 4,625 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: RS3 8V 315 l, Megane IV 389 l.
Lowest consumption: RS3 8V 8.1 l/100 km, Megane IV 1.5 l/100 km.
Power: RS3 8V 270–294 kW, Megane IV 66–221 kW.
Standard equipment: RS3 8V 40 items (Basis), Megane IV 29 items (Life).
On Autodrom: Megane IV from €4,050 (1 listing); no RS3 8V is listed right now.

Audi RS3 8V2015–2020 · 3 engines · Basis, Black Edition, Sport EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Megane IV2016–2024 · 13 engines · Life, Zen, Intens, GT LineSpecifications →1 listing from €4,050 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi RS3 8V2015–2020no listings	Renault Megane IV2016–20241 listing · from €4,050
Dimensions
Length	Length4,335 mm–4,479 mm	Length4,359 mm–4,625 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm–1,802 mm	Width1,814 mm–1,875 mm
Height	Height1,397 mm–1,411 mm	Height1,427 mm–1,458 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,631 mm	Wheelbase2,669 mm–2,712 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–315 l	Trunk volume294 l–389 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,585 kg–1,595 kg	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,528 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank39 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2016–2024
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines13
Power	Power270–294 kW (367–400 hp)	Power66–221 kW (90–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · 2.5 TFSI 367	Lowest consumption1.5 l/100 km · 1.6 E-Tech 160 Grandtour
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.1 s · 2.5 TFSI 400	Best 0–100 km/h5.7 s · 1.8 TCe 300 RS Trophy
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed260 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Basis	Items in the base trim29 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim47 · Black Edition	Items in the top trim45 · Intens
Equipment · Comfort12 · 7
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection✓	Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters✓	Paddle Shifters—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,050

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi RS3 8V or Renault Megane IV?

Length: Renault Megane IV 4,625 mm, Audi RS3 8V 4,479 mm (a 146 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,712 vs 2,631 mm. Boot: 389 vs 315 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi RS3 8V or Renault Megane IV?

The most frugal Audi RS3 8V uses 8.1 l/100 km (2.5 TFSI 367); the most frugal Renault Megane IV 1.5 l/100 km (1.6 E-Tech 160 Grandtour).

Which is more powerful — Audi RS3 8V or Renault Megane IV?

The strongest Audi RS3 8V makes 294 kW (400 hp) (2.5 TFSI 400); the strongest Renault Megane IV 221 kW (300 hp) (1.8 TCe 300 RS Trophy).

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