Car comparison

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VvsRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

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

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Renault Megane II (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane II (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
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Lightest
    1,204 kg
    2,654 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
224hp167kW
201hp150kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
73.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,017mm158in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,769mm70in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
330L
288L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
1,038L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
199g/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 II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V7,100 rpm5,400 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
31.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has 23 hp more than Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)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 II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
1,204 kg
2,654 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 (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
236 km/h
147 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.5 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 0.4 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 (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
714 km
444 mi
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW
6.9 s
225 km/h
140 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 (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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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 (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
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Renault Megane II (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 (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
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Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 42 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 171 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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