Car comparison

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCevsRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

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

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Renault Megane III

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE I)

RS 2.0 16V

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    779 km
    484 mi
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCeRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
89.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
779km484mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,295mm169in
3,991mm157in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,641mm104in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,546mm61in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
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Trunk volume
405L
288L
Max trunk volume
1,162L
1,028L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCeRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V7,250 rpm5,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCeRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
36.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
200 hp
149 kW

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V has 20 hp more than Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe and Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
215 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
1,240 kg
2,734 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
230 km/h
143 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe7.8 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: 0.9 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe and Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: 1.2 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
779 km
484 mi
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
618 km
384 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
215 km/h
134 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
3,991 mm
157.1 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.9 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCeRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
3,991 mm
157.1 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
779 km
484 mi
618 km
384 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane III GT 2.0 TCeRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 117 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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