Car comparison

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6vsRenault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V

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

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Lotus Evora

3.5 V6

280 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2015
VS

Renault Megane III Coupe

RS Trophy 2.0 16V

265 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V

  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    732 km
    455 mi
  • Largest trunk
    377 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    261 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,382 kg
    3,047 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEvora3.5 V6RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Power
280hp209kW
265hp198kW
Torque
342Nm252lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,382kg3,047lb
1,387kg3,058lb
Gross weight
1,782kg3,929lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
732km455mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,350mm171in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,848mm73in
1,848mm73in
Height
1,229mm48in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,564mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
160L
377L
Max trunk volume-
1,024L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions-
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEvora3.5 V66,400 rpm4,700 rpm6,650 rpm
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V5,500 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEvora3.5 V6RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
22.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
265 hp
198 kW

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 has 15 hp more than Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V and Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
1,387 kg
3,058 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
261 km/h
162 mph
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
254 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
LotusEvora3.5 V64.9 s
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 and Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V and Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: 0.5 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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
690 km
429 mi
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
732 km
455 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW
4.9 s
261 km/h
162 mph
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
265 hp
198 kW
6.0 s
254 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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.0 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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEvora3.5 V6RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
732 km
455 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Evora 3.5 V6Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V

  • Has 18 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 217 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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