Car comparison

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8vsRenault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy 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

GT 1.6 Energy TCe

205 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Lightest
    1,392 kg
    3,069 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    521 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
280hp209kW
205hp153kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,392kg3,069lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,924kg4,242lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
20.1s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,372mm172in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,712mm107in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,591mm63in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
-
Trunk volume
294L
521L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,504L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
134g/km

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 GT 1.6 Energy TCePowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.1 s
28.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
155 km/h
97 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
205 hp
153 kW

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 has 75 hp more than Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: 75 hp (56 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
280 Nm
207 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
1,392 kg
3,069 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy 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 1.85.8 s
RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe: 1.6 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV Grandtour GT 1.6 Energy TCe and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: 1.6 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
833 km
518 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
205 hp
153 kW
7.4 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 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.4 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 GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8RenaultMegane IV GrandtourGT 1.6 Energy TCe
Power
280 hp
209 kW
205 hp
153 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
658 km
409 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
134 g/km
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 GT 1.6 Energy TCe
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 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 GT 1.6 Energy TCe

  • Is 68 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 175 km (109 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 227 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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