Car comparison

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 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

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005
VS

Renault Megane IV

1.3 TCe

160 hp1333 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    407 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
224hp167kW
160hp119kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,378kg3,038lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,839kg4,054lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
72.4s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
61.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
682km424mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,333cc81cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
4,359mm172in
Width-
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
209g/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 IV 1.3 TCePowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV 1.3 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 IV1.3 TCe5,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
61.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
142 km/h
88 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 IV1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 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 RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 64 hp (48 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 IV1.3 TCe
270 Nm
199 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 IV1.3 TCe
1,378 kg
3,038 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 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 s
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: 1.7 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 IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe and Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 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
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 IV1.3 TCe
862 km
536 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 IV1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
8.2 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 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 IV1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 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 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 IV1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 IV1.3 TCe
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.2 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 IV1.3 TCe
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16VRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
224 hp
167 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
8.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
682 km
424 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
209 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 IV 1.3 TCe
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 3 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 77 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • 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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