Car comparison

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16VvsAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

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

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Renault Megane II Coupe

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2004-2005
VS

Acura RSX

2.0 i 16V Type S

212 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    504 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16VAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
224hp167kW
212hp158kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
194Nm143lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
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Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,374mm172in
Width-
1,725mm68in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,486mm59in
Trunk volume
330L
504L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
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Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16VAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type SPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
  • Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S7,800 rpm7,000 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16VAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
31.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V has 12 hp more than Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S.

The biggest power difference is between Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S and Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
194 Nm
143 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
236 km/h
147 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 s
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S6.2 s

Although Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V has more power, Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S and Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW
6.2 s
218 km/h
135 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16VAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
224 hp
167 kW
212 hp
158 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
194 Nm
143 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
-
CO2 score
209 g/km
-
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 106 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 174 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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