Car comparison

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VvsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

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

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Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

192 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 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
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
224hp167kW
192hp143kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
216Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
575km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
330L
290L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
-
Doors
3
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
61L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
267g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7,000 rpm2,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
35.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has 32 hp more than Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
216 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,373 kg
3,027 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 Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
236 km/h
147 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.5 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 0.7 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 II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 2.2 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
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
714 km
444 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
575 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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 Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 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 II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 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 II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
7.2 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 II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
224 hp
167 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
575 km
358 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
267 g/km
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Is 18 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 68 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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