Car comparison

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIvsRenault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

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

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Volkswagen Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2009
VS

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Lightest
    1,355 kg
    2,987 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200hp149kW
224hp167kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,373kg3,027lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
88.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,256mm168in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,517mm60in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
292L
330L
Max trunk volume
755L
1,190L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIRenault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,190 rpm1,610 rpm5,440 rpm
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
28.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has 24 hp more than Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
1,355 kg
2,987 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 mph
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.7 s
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 0.8 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
658 km
409 mi
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 mph
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
RenaultMegane II Coupe (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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane II Coupe (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

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.5 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
200 hp
149 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
658 km
409 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
292 L
10.3 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIRenault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

Renault Megane II Coupe (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 18 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 38 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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