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Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16VvsHonda Civic Type R (EP3) · Facelift 2003 2.0

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

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Renault Megane II

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005
VS

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) · Facelift 2003

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    682 km
    424 mi
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
Power
224hp167kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
196Nm145lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
72.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
562km349mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,140mm163in
Width-
1,695mm67in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,575mm101in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,472mm58in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,487mm59in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Trunk volume
330L
315L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
610L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16VHonda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0PowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.07,400 rpm5,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
25.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
200 hp
149 kW

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V has 24 hp more than Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0 and Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
196 Nm
145 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
1,204 kg
2,654 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
236 km/h
147 mph
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.06.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
682 km
424 mi
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
562 km
349 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
200 hp
149 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,140 mm
163.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V 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
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.6 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
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VHondaCivic Type R (EP3)Facelift 20032.0
Power
224 hp
167 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
196 Nm
145 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,140 mm
163.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
562 km
349 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
-
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16VHonda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 104 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Honda Civic Type R (EP3) Facelift 2003 2.0

  • Is 171 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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