Car comparison

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VvsRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi

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

GT 1.6 Energy dCi

163 hp1598 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    384 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
224hp167kW
163hp122kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
2,001kg4,411lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
92.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
49.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
330L
384L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
1,247L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
199g/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 GT 1.6 Energy dCiPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi: 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
49.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
140 km/h
87 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
163 hp
122 kW

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V has 61 hp more than Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi and Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 61 hp (45 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
380 Nm
280 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
1,430 kg
3,153 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
214 km/h
133 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi: 2.3 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi and Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 3.8 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
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
1,087 km
675 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
163 hp
122 kW
8.8 s
214 km/h
133 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
224 hp
167 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
-
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 GT 1.6 Energy dCi
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 373 km (232 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 54 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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