Renault Megane IV
Car comparison
Renault Megane IV RS 1.8vsOpel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0 Turbo
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonOpel Insignia Grand Sport (B)
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Comparison overview
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Renault Megane IV RS 1.8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.8 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful280 hp209 kW
- Lightest1,460 kg3,219 lb
- Best power-to-weight192 hp/t143 kW/t5.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.7 L/100 km22.0 mpg US26.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Best overall score66/100
- Best performance score64/100
- Best economy score86/100
Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0 Turbo
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Best estimated range721 km448 mi
- Largest trunk490 L
- Best practicality score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 280hp209kW | 260hp194kW |
| Torque | 390Nm288lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,460kg3,219lb | 1,574kg3,470lb |
| Gross weight | 1,930kg4,255lb | 2,245kg4,949lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 72.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 91.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8s | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 20.1s Calculated | 27.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5s Calculated | 6.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.9s Calculated | 15.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb Calculated | 165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton Calculated | 254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 658km409mi Calculated | 721km448mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,798cc110cu in | 1,998cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,372mm172in | 4,897mm193in |
| Width | 1,874mm74in | 1,863mm73in |
| Height | 1,445mm57in | 1,455mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,669mm105in | 2,829mm111in |
| Front track | 1,615mm64in | 1,607mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,596mm63in | 1,610mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 101mm4in | - |
| Trunk volume | 294L | 490L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,157L | 1,450L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 62L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 197g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: Power / Torque
- Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,400-4,800 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 5,300 rpm | 2,500-4,000 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.5 s | 6.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.8 s | 7.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 20.1 s | 27.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.1 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.1 s | 10.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.7 s | 12.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.9 s | 15.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 169 km/h 105 mph | 155 km/h 96 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | 280 hp 209 kW |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 260 hp 194 kW |
Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 has 20 hp more than Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0 Turbo.
The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0 Turbo and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: 20 hp (15 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | 390 Nm 288 lb-ft |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 1,574 kg 3,470 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 250 km/h 155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | 5.8 s |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 7.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0 Turbo: 1.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0 Turbo: 1.0 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | 192 hp/t 143 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | 658 km 409 mi |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 721 km 448 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | 280 hp 209 kW | 5.8 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 260 hp 194 kW | 7.3 s | 250 km/h 155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 |
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| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 |
| 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo |
| 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 5.8 s |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | 7.3 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | 192 hp/t 143 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK |
| OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 | OpelInsignia Grand Sport (B)2.0 Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 280 hp 209 kW | 260 hp 194 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 390 Nm 288 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.8 s | 7.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,460 kg 3,219 lb | 1,574 kg 3,470 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.6 L/100 km 30.9 mpg US 37.2 mpg UK | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 658 km 409 mi | 721 km 448 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 197 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 294 L 10.4 cu ft | 490 L 17.3 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 192 hp/t 143 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 165 hp/t 123 kW/t 6.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 | Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK | 8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.30 LC100 km | 15.05 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.40 LC100 mi | 24.22 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal | 1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,995 LC/year | 2,258 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Renault Megane IV RS 1.8
- Has 20 hp more
- Is 114 kg lighter
- Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Smallest trunk
Opel Insignia Grand Sport (B) 2.0 Turbo
- Has 10 Nm more
- Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
- Has 196 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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