Car comparison

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VvsRenault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V

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 Laguna II

3.0 V6 24V

207 hp2946 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2001-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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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
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
Power
224hp167kW
207hp154kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
285Nm210lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
34.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
693km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,576mm180in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,480mm58in
Trunk volume
330L
430L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
1,330L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L
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 Laguna II 3.0 V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V: 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
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V6,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
34.0 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
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
147 km/h
92 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
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
207 hp
154 kW

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has 17 hp more than Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V and Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 17 hp (13 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
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
285 Nm
210 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
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
1,505 kg
3,318 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
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 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 II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.5 s
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V: 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V: 1.7 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 II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
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 II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
714 km
444 mi
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
693 km
431 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
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
207 hp
154 kW
8.1 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 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
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
8.1 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
RenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,576 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
693 km
431 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
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Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VRenault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Renault Laguna II 3.0 V6 24V

  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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