Car comparison

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsAUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Safrane I (B54)

3.0 Biturbo (B545)

263 hp2963 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1993-1996
VS

AUDI S3 (8L)

1.8 T

210 hp1781 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1998-2000

Comparison overview

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Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    263 hp
    196 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    681 km
    423 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
263hp196kW
210hp157kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
91.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
78.1s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
681km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,963cc181cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,763mm188in
4,159mm164in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,763mm69in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,766mm109in
2,519mm99in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume
390L
270L
Max trunk volume-
1,020L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
62L
CO2 emissions-
218g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): Power / Torque
  • AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T5,800 rpm2,100-5,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
27.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
210 hp
157 kW

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has 53 hp more than AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 53 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
1,375 kg
3,031 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)7.2 s
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T6.8 s

Although Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has more power, AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
667 km
414 mi
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
681 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
210 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)AUDIS3 (8L)1.8 T
Power
263 hp
196 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,159 mm
163.7 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
681 km
423 mi
CO2 score
-
218 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 93 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI S3 (8L) 1.8 T

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 km (9 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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