Car comparison

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

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

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Renault Megane III Coupe

RS 2.0 16V

250 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Renault Megane II (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    377 L
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • 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 overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
250hp186kW
224hp167kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.2s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,228mm166in
Width-
1,777mm70in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,517mm60in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
377L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,024L
1,190L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16VRenault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultMegane II (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
MetricRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.2 s
26.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V has 26 hp more than Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
RenaultMegane II (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
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
245 km/h
152 mph
RenaultMegane II (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
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V6.1 s
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V and Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 0.4 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
714 km
444 mi
RenaultMegane II (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
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 mph
RenaultMegane II (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
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
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

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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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

Renault Megane III Coupe 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.1 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

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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
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
Range score
714 km
444 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
377 L
13.3 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16VRenault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 47 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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