Car comparison

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VvsRenault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

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 Megane IV

1.3 TCe

160 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Lightest
    1,254 kg
    2,765 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    407 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
224hp167kW
160hp119kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,254kg2,765lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,814kg3,999lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
72.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
84.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
65.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
330L
407L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
1,247L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
125g/km

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 Megane IV 1.3 TCePowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
65.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
139 km/h
86 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has 64 hp more than Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe and Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 64 hp (48 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
260 Nm
192 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
1,254 kg
2,765 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
205 km/h
127 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe9.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: 2.5 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe and Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 2.9 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
909 km
565 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
9.0 s
205 km/h
127 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
9.0 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
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
224 hp
167 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
9.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,254 kg
2,765 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VRenault Megane IV 1.3 TCe
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Is 121 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 77 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 74 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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