Car comparison

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8vsRenault 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 IV

RS 1.8

280 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Renault Megane II (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane IV RS 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
280hp209kW
224hp167kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,372mm172in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,517mm60in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
-
Trunk volume
294L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,190L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
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.

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: 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 IVRS 1.86,000 rpm2,400-4,800 rpm6,250 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 IVRS 1.8RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
280 hp
209 kW
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 has 56 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 IV RS 1.8: 56 hp (42 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
390 Nm
288 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 IVRS 1.8
1,460 kg
3,219 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 IVRS 1.8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IVRS 1.85.8 s
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 0.7 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 IVRS 1.8
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane II (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 Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Renault Megane II (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
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 IVRS 1.8
658 km
409 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 IVRS 1.8
280 hp
209 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IVRS 1.8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,372 mm
172.1 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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 IVRS 1.8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 IV RS 1.8 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 IVRS 1.8
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.8 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 IVRS 1.8
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 IVRS 1.8RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,372 mm
172.1 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
658 km
409 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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 IV RS 1.8Renault Megane II (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

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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