Car comparison

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16VvsRenault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

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

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Renault Megane II

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005
VS

Renault Megane III

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    779 km
    484 mi
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
224hp167kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
89.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,295mm169in
Width-
1,808mm71in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,641mm104in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
330L
405L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
1,162L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
209g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenault Megane III GT 2.0 TCePowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
34.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V has 44 hp more than Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe and Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
1,320 kg
2,910 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
236 km/h
147 mph
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 s
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: 1.3 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe and Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 1.1 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
682 km
424 mi
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
779 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.8 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
224 hp
167 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
209 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 II RS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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 III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 97 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 31 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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