Car comparison

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8vsRenault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

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

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Renault Megane IV

RS Trophy 1.8

300 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Renault Megane II

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2005

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
300hp224kW
224hp167kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,419kg3,128lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,899kg4,187lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
610km379mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,372mm172in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,874mm74in
2,026mm80in
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-
209g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.86,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
27.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
300 hp
224 kW
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8 has 76 hp more than Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8: 76 hp (57 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 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 Trophy 1.8
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 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 Trophy 1.8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 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 Trophy 1.85.7 s
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8 and Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 0.8 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 Trophy 1.8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8 and Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: 0.6 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 Trophy 1.8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 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 Trophy 1.8
610 km
379 mi
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 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 Trophy 1.8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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 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

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 Trophy 1.8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 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 Trophy 1.8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 Trophy 1.8
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8RenaultMegane IIRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
610 km
379 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
-
209 g/km
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8Renault Megane II RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8

  • Has 76 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 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 RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Is 44 kg lighter
  • Has 72 km (45 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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