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Peugeot RCZ · Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THPvsRenault 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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Peugeot RCZ · Facelift 2013

R 1.6 THP

270 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2013-2015
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.

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Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    157 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    145 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    873 km
    542 mi
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THPRenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Power
270hp201kW
265hp198kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,387kg3,058lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t157kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
873km542mi
Calculated
732km455mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,958mm77in
-
Height
1,362mm54in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,593mm63in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance
111mm4in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
321L
377L
Max trunk volume-
1,024L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
145g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THPRenault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,900 rpm6,250 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
MetricPeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THPRenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
270 hp
201 kW
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
265 hp
198 kW

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP has 5 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 Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
330 Nm
243 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
1,280 kg
2,822 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP5.9 s
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP and Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V: 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP and Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V: 1.9 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
873 km
542 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
270 hp
201 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.9 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
PeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THP
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
VehiclePeugeotRCZFacelift 2013R 1.6 THPRenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Power
270 hp
201 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
321 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,362 mm
53.6 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
873 km
542 mi
732 km
455 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
321 L
11.3 cu ft
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.7 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
VehiclePeugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THPRenault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot RCZ Facelift 2013 R 1.6 THP

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 107 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 141 km (88 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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