Car comparison

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VvsRenault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe

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

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Renault Clio III (PHASE I)

RS 2.0 16V

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009
VS

Renault Megane III (PHASE II)

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2012-2013

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe

  • 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
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Power
200hp149kW
180hp134kW
Torque
215Nm159lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,326kg2,923lb
Gross weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,854kg4,087lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
87.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
46.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
618km384mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,991mm157in
4,295mm169in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,585mm102in
2,641mm104in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
288L
405L
Max trunk volume
1,028L
1,162L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions-
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.8 s
46.0 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
142 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane III (PHASE II) 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
1,326 kg
2,923 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
215 km/h
134 mph
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
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
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane III (PHASE II) 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
215 km/h
134 mph
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 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
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
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 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

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
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
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
8.5 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
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
RenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
Power
200 hp
149 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.5 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,326 kg
2,923 lb
Fuel consumption
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
618 km
384 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
-
178 g/km
Trunk score
288 L
10.2 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VRenault Megane III (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe
Consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.58 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.07 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,336 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 86 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 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 (PHASE II) GT 2.0 TCe

  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 117 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

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