Car comparison

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8vsRenault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 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 III Coupe

RS Trophy 2.0 16V

265 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2011-2012

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
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Power
300hp224kW
265hp198kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,419kg3,128lb
1,387kg3,058lb
Gross weight
1,899kg4,187lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
610km379mi
Calculated
732km455mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,372mm172in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,848mm73in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
294L
377L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,024L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions-
190g/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 III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 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 III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V5,500 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
102 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 III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
265 hp
198 kW

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8 has 35 hp more than Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V and Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8: 35 hp (26 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 III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
360 Nm
266 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 III CoupeRS Trophy 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
RenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
254 km/h
158 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 III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8 and Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V: 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 IVRS Trophy 1.8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

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 III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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 III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
732 km
455 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 III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
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 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 III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
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
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
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 III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 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 III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
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
610 km
379 mi
732 km
455 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 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 III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V

  • Is 32 kg lighter
  • Has 122 km (76 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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