Car comparison

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8vsRenault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

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

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

Comparison overview

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

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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 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

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    779 km
    484 mi
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
300hp224kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,419kg3,128lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,899kg4,187lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
88.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
610km379mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,372mm172in
4,295mm169in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,641mm104in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
294L
405L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,162L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions-
178g/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 GT 2.0 TCePowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
34.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
149 km/h
92 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8 has 120 hp more than Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe and Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8: 120 hp (89 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
1,320 kg
2,910 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
230 km/h
143 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8 and Renault Megane III GT 2.0 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 IVRS Trophy 1.8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
779 km
484 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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 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 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

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 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

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 IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.8 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 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 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IVRS Trophy 1.8RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
300 hp
224 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,419 kg
3,128 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
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
Range score
610 km
379 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
-
178 g/km
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV RS Trophy 1.8

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 75 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 III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Is 99 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 111 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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