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Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 · Stage 3vsRenault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 · Stage 2vsRenault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 · Stage 1vsRenault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0

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

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Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III)

RS 2.0 (Stage 3)

397 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
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Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III)

RS 2.0 (Stage 2)

344 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
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Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III)

RS 2.0 (Stage 1)

313 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016
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Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III)

RS 2.0

265 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    297 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    397 hp
    296 kW
  • Highest torque
    558 Nm
    412 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,379 kg
    3,040 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    288 hp/t
    215 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    174 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Largest trunk
    344 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 3)397 hpRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 2)344 hpRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 1)313 hpRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0265 hp
Power
397hp296kW+132 hp
344hp257kW+79 hp
313hp233kW+48 hp
265hp198kW
Torque
558Nm412lb-ft+198 Nm
486Nm358lb-ft+126 Nm
439Nm324lb-ft+79 Nm
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,379kg3,040lb
1,379kg3,040lb
1,379kg3,040lb
1,379kg3,040lb
Gross weight
1,887kg4,160lb
1,887kg4,160lb
1,887kg4,160lb
1,887kg4,160lb
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
+43 km/h
285 km/h
177 mph
+31 km/h
277 km/h
172 mph
+23 km/h
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 294 km/h / 183 mph-12.8 s
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-6.4 s
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-2.1 s
Calculated
83.3s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.3 s
5.1s-0.9 s
5.4s-0.6 s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
14.4s-8.5 s
Calculated
16.6s-6.3 s
Calculated
18.3s-4.6 s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
405Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
352Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
800km497mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,299mm169in
4,299mm169in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,848mm73in
1,848mm73in
1,848mm73in
1,848mm73in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
120mm5in
120mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
344L
344L
344L
344L
Max trunk volume
991L
991L
991L
991L
Doors
3
3
3
3
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
174g/km
174g/km
174g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 3) 397 hpRenault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 2) 344 hpRenault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 1) 313 hpRenault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 265 hpPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 3) 397 hp: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 2) 344 hp: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 1) 313 hp: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 265 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 3)397 hp5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 2)344 hp5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 1)313 hp5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0265 hp5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 3)397 hpRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 2)344 hpRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 1)313 hpRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0265 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
16.6 s
18.3 s
22.9 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 3) 397 hp has 132 hp more than Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 265 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 265 hp and Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 3) 397 hp: 132 hp (99 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 3) 397 hp and Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 265 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 2) 344 hp and Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 1) 313 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 3)397 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 2)344 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 1)313 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0265 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 3)397 hp
397 hp
296 kW
4.7 s
297 km/h
185 mph
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 2)344 hp
344 hp
257 kW
5.1 s
285 km/h
177 mph
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 1)313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
5.4 s
277 km/h
172 mph
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.0 s
254 km/h
158 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 III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
344 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
344 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
344 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
344 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 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 III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 3) 397 hp 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 III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 3)397 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 2)344 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 1)313 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.4 s
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0265 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.0 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 III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 3)397 hp
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 2)344 hp
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 1)313 hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0265 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 3)397 hpRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 2)344 hpRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0 (Stage 1)313 hpRenaultMegane III Coupe (PHASE III)RS 2.0265 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
344 hp
257 kW
313 hp
233 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
558 Nm
412 lb-ft
486 Nm
358 lb-ft
439 Nm
324 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
344 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
344 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
344 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
344 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
800 km
497 mi
800 km
497 mi
800 km
497 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
174 g/km
174 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
344 L
12.1 cu ft
344 L
12.1 cu ft
344 L
12.1 cu ft
344 L
12.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 3) 397 hpRenault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 2) 344 hpRenault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 1) 313 hpRenault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 265 hp
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane III Coupe (PHASE III) RS 2.0 (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 72 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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