Car comparison

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16VvsRenault Laguna 2.9 24V

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

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Renault Megane II

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005
VS

Renault Laguna

2.9 24V

190 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 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
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenaultLaguna2.9 24V
Power
224hp167kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
267Nm197lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
27.1s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,510mm178in
Width
2,026mm80in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,480mm58in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,460mm57in
Trunk volume
330L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
1,335L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
66L
CO2 emissions
209g/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 RS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenault Laguna 2.9 24VPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Laguna 2.9 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V5,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenaultLaguna2.9 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.1 s
32.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
190 hp
142 kW

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V has 34 hp more than Renault Laguna 2.9 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Laguna 2.9 24V and Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
267 Nm
197 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
1,375 kg
3,031 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
236 km/h
147 mph
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 s
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Renault Laguna 2.9 24V: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
235 km/h
146 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 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
RenaultLaguna2.9 24V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenaultLaguna2.9 24V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
267 Nm
197 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,510 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
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CO2 score
209 g/km
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Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 33 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Renault Laguna 2.9 24V

  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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