Car comparison

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsRenault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

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

New comparison

Renault Safrane I (B54)

3.0 Biturbo (B545)

263 hp2963 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1993-1996
VS

Renault Megane II (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    263 hp
    196 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
263hp196kW
224hp167kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,963cc181cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,763mm188in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,766mm109in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,517mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
390L
330L
Max trunk volume-
1,190L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
60L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)5,500 rpm2,500 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
MetricRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
26.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has 39 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 Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 39 hp (29 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
363 Nm
268 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
1,695 kg
3,737 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
250 km/h
155 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)7.2 s
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.5 s

Although Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has more power, Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 3.0 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
667 km
414 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
VehicleRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
263 hp
196 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
667 km
414 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 63 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

3.0 Biturbo (B545)
3.0 V6
VS
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
RS 2.0 16V
RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
VS
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VvsRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
3.0 Biturbo (B545)
2.9 24V
VS
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsRenaultLaguna2.9 24V
RS 2.0 16V
GT 2.0 TCe
VS
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VvsRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
3.0 Biturbo (B545)
3.0i V6 24V
VS
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsRenaultClio Sport (PHASE II)3.0i V6 24V
RS 2.0 16V
RS 2.0 16V
VS
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VvsRenaultMegane II Coupe (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
RS 2.0 16V
GT 2.0 TCe
VS
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VvsRenaultMegane III (PHASE II)GT 2.0 TCe
3.0 Biturbo (B545)
RS 1.8
VS
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
3.0 Biturbo (B545)
3.5 V6
VS
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
RS 2.0 16V
RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
VS
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VvsRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
3.0 Biturbo (B545)
3.0 V6 24V
VS
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsRenaultLaguna II3.0 V6 24V
RS 2.0 16V
RS 2.0 16V
VS
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VvsRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) vs Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V - car comparison - FastVsFaster