Car comparison

Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDIvsRenault Megane IV RS 1.8

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

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Renault Megane IV

RS 1.8

280 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,437 kg
    3,168 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDIRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Power
275hp205kW
280hp209kW
Torque
353Nm260lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,509kg3,327lb
1,437kg3,168lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,335mm171in
4,372mm172in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,669mm105in
Front track-
1,615mm64in
Rear track-
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
101mm4in
Trunk volume
395L
294L
Max trunk volume
1,301L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDIRenault Megane IV RS 1.8PowerTorque
  • Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,450-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.86,000 rpm2,400-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDIRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
275 hp
205 kW
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
280 hp
209 kW

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 has 5 hp more than Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
390 Nm
288 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
1,509 kg
3,327 lb
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
1,437 kg
3,168 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI6.1 s
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Hyundai i30 III N Performance 2.0 T-GDI: 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
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
275 hp
205 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
280 hp
209 kW
5.8 s
255 km/h
158 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
Hyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDI
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,372 mm
172.1 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaii30 IIIN Performance 2.0 T-GDIRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
Power
275 hp
205 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,509 kg
3,327 lb
1,437 kg
3,168 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,372 mm
172.1 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
-
625 km
388 mi
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane IV RS 1.8
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 37 Nm more
  • Is 72 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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