Car comparison

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8vsRenault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe

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

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Renault Megane IV

RS 1.8

280 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Renault Megane IV Grandtour

1.3 TCe

160 hp1333 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe

  • Lightest
    1,444 kg
    3,183 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    507 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
Power
280hp209kW
160hp119kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,444kg3,183lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,906kg4,202lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.5s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
46.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,333cc81cu in
Length
4,372mm172in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,712mm107in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
-
Trunk volume
294L
507L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,504L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCePowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.86,000 rpm2,400-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe5,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
46.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
280 hp
209 kW
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 has 120 hp more than Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe and Renault Megane IV RS 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 1.8
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
1,444 kg
3,183 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 1.8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.85.8 s
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe: 3.0 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 IVRS 1.8
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: 1.8 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
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
658 km
409 mi
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
862 km
536 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8
280 hp
209 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
160 hp
119 kW
8.8 s
212 km/h
132 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 1.8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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 1.8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Renault Megane IV RS 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 1.8
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.8 s
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 IVRS 1.8
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8RenaultMegane IV Grandtour1.3 TCe
Power
280 hp
209 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,444 kg
3,183 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
658 km
409 mi
862 km
536 mi
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 1.8Renault Megane IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8

  • Has 120 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 3.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 81 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 IV Grandtour 1.3 TCe

  • Is 16 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 204 km (127 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 213 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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