Car comparison

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16VvsToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

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

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Renault Megane II Coupe

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2004-2005
VS

Toyota Celica (T23)

1.8 i GT- R

182 hp1796 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2006

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane II Coupe 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R

  • Lightest
    1,190 kg
    2,624 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    365 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16VToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
224hp167kW
182hp136kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
181Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,355kg2,987lb
1,190kg2,624lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
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Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
34.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.1s
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
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,328mm170in
Width-
1,735mm68in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,478mm58in
Trunk volume
330L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
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Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
55L
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 Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16VToyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- RPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R7,600 rpm6,800 rpm7,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16VToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
34.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V has 42 hp more than Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R and Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
181 Nm
133 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
1,190 kg
2,624 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 CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
236 km/h
147 mph
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Toyota Celica (T23) 1.8 i GT- R: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
182 hp
136 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 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
ToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
182 hp
136 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,328 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16VToyotaCelica (T23)1.8 i GT- R
Power
224 hp
167 kW
182 hp
136 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,328 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 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
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 Coupe 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 Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 119 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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