Car comparison

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCevsRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi

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

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Renault Megane III

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Renault Megane IV

GT 1.6 Energy dCi

163 hp1598 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCeRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
180hp134kW
163hp122kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
2,001kg4,411lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
89.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
92.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
49.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
779km484mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,295mm169in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,641mm104in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,546mm61in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
405L
384L
Max trunk volume
1,162L
1,247L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions
178g/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 GT 2.0 TCeRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCiPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi4,000 rpm1,750 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCeRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
49.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
163 hp
122 kW

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe has 17 hp more than Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi and Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
1,430 kg
3,153 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
230 km/h
143 mph
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe7.8 s
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe and Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi and Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: 3.1 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
779 km
484 mi
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
163 hp
122 kW
8.8 s
214 km/h
133 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.8 s
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCeRenaultMegane IVGT 1.6 Energy dCi
Power
180 hp
134 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
779 km
484 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
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Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
384 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane III GT 2.0 TCeRenault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 21 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Renault Megane IV GT 1.6 Energy dCi

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 308 km (191 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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