Car comparison

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 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 III Coupe

RS 2.0 16V

250 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Renault Megane IV

1.3 TCe

160 hp1333 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Lightest
    1,378 kg
    3,038 lb
  • 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

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
250hp186kW
160hp119kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,378kg3,038lb
Gross weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,839kg4,054lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
81.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
61.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg 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
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,333cc81cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,848mm73in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
377L
407L
Max trunk volume
1,024L
1,247L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16VRenault Megane IV 1.3 TCePowerTorque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
61.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V has 90 hp more than Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe and Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
340 Nm
251 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
1,387 kg
3,058 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
245 km/h
152 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V6.1 s
RenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V and Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe: 2.1 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 CoupeRS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: 2.6 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
714 km
444 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 III Coupe 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
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.1 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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 III CoupeRS 2.0 16VRenaultMegane IV1.3 TCe
Power
250 hp
186 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,435 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
714 km
444 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
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Trunk score
377 L
13.3 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16VRenault Megane IV 1.3 TCe
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 64 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

Renault Megane IV 1.3 TCe

  • Is 9 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 148 km (92 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

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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