Car comparison

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCevsRenault Espace V 1.8 TCe

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 Espace V

1.8 TCe

225 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    1,392 kg
    3,069 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe

  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCeRenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
Power
205hp153kW
225hp168kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,392kg3,069lb
1,633kg3,600lb
Gross weight
1,924kg4,242lb
2,417kg5,329lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
78.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
97.1s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.6s
Calculated
40.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,618cc99cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,857mm191in
Width
1,814mm71in
1,888mm74in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,677mm66in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,884mm114in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,621mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
160mm6in
Trunk volume
384L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,247L
2,101L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
58L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
168g/km

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 Espace V 1.8 TCePowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe: Power / Torque
  • Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe: 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe5,600 rpm1,750 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCeRenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.6 s
40.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
145 km/h
90 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
225 hp
168 kW

Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe has 20 hp more than Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe and Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe: 20 hp (15 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
300 Nm
221 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
1,633 kg
3,600 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
224 km/h
139 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe7.9 s

Although Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe has more power, Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe and Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe: 0.8 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe and Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe: 1.4 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
784 km
487 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
225 hp
168 kW
7.9 s
224 km/h
139 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.9 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
RenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy TCeRenaultEspace V1.8 TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
1,633 kg
3,600 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,677 mm
66.0 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
168 g/km
Trunk score
384 L
13.6 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCeRenault Espace V 1.8 TCe
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Is 241 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Espace V 1.8 TCe

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 296 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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