Car comparison

Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSIvsRenault 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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Volkswagen Scirocco III

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2014
VS

Renault Megane III Coupe

RS Trophy 2.0 16V

265 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,344 kg
    2,963 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Power
265hp198kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,344kg2,963lb
1,387kg3,058lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
79.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
80.0s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
732km455mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,248mm167in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,820mm72in
-
Height
1,394mm55in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
312L
377L
Max trunk volume
1,006L
1,024L
Doors
3
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 Scirocco III R 2.0 TSIRenault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 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
MetricVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
265 hp
198 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
1,344 kg
2,963 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI6.0 s
RenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V6.0 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
679 km
422 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,248 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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

Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.0 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
VolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco IIIR 2.0 TSIRenaultMegane III CoupeRS Trophy 2.0 16V
Power
265 hp
198 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,248 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 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
679 km
422 mi
732 km
455 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
312 L
11.0 cu ft
377 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSIRenault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 43 kg lighter
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane III Coupe RS Trophy 2.0 16V

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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