Car comparison

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6vsRenault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

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

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Volkswagen Eos

3.6 FSI V6

260 hp3597 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2010
VS

Renault Megane III Coupe

RS 2.0 16V

250 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,387 kg
    3,058 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    377 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    58/100

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,591kg3,508lb
1,387kg3,058lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
99.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
25.6s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t134kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km371mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,597cc220cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,407mm174in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,791mm71in
1,848mm73in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance
106mm4in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
183L
377L
Max trunk volume
358L
1,024L
Doors
2
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions-
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V66,000 rpm2,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.6 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
260 hp
194 kW
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6 has 10 hp more than Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V and Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
1,387 kg
3,058 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V66.9 s
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V6.1 s

Although Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6 has more power, Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V and Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6: 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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V and Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6: 0.8 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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
598 km
371 mi
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
250 hp
186 kW
6.1 s
245 km/h
152 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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
183 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
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

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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.1 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
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6RenaultMegane III CoupeRS 2.0 16V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
183 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
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
Range score
598 km
371 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
183 L
6.5 cu ft
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
180 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleVolkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 204 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 194 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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