Car comparison

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCevsRenault 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 IV

GT 1.6 Energy TCe

205 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Renault Clio III (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    205 hp
    153 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    384 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCeRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
205hp153kW
201hp150kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,392kg3,069lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
1,924kg4,242lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
78.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
73.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,618cc99cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,017mm158in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,769mm70in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
384L
288L
Max trunk volume
1,247L
1,038L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
134g/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 IV GT 1.6 Energy TCeRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe: 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCeRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
31.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
205 hp
153 kW
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe has 4 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 IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
280 Nm
207 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
1,392 kg
3,069 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
230 km/h
143 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe7.1 s
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

Although Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe has more power, Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe: 0.2 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe and Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 2.2 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
833 km
518 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
205 hp
153 kW
7.1 s
230 km/h
143 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.1 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCe
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy TCeRenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
205 hp
153 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
833 km
518 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
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Trunk score
384 L
13.6 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCeRenault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 163 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 96 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 188 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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