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Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 · Stage 3vsRenault Megane IV RS 1.8 · Stage 2vsRenault Megane IV RS 1.8 · Stage 1vsRenault Megane IV RS 1.8

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

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Renault Megane IV

RS 1.8 (Stage 3)

420 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Renault Megane IV

RS 1.8 (Stage 2)

364 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Renault Megane IV

RS 1.8 (Stage 1)

330 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Renault Megane IV

RS 1.8

280 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    605 Nm
    446 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    288 hp/t
    215 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    658 km
    409 mi
  • Largest trunk
    294 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 3)420 hpRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hpRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hpRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8280 hp
Power
420hp313kW+140 hp
364hp271kW+84 hp
330hp246kW+50 hp
280hp209kW
Torque
605Nm446lb-ft+215 Nm
527Nm388lb-ft+137 Nm
476Nm351lb-ft+86 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,460kg3,219lb
1,460kg3,219lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+20 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.9s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-16.7 s
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-10.7 s
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-6.6 s
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s-1.3 s
4.9s-0.9 s
5.2s-0.6 s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
13.1s-7.0 s
Calculated
15.2s-4.9 s
Calculated
16.8s-3.3 s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
288hp/t215kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
414Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
361Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
658km409mi
Calculated
658km409mi
Calculated
658km409mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,372mm172in
4,372mm172in
4,372mm172in
4,372mm172in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,445mm57in
1,445mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
2,669mm105in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
101mm4in
101mm4in
101mm4in
Trunk volume
294L
294L
294L
294L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,157L
1,157L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 3) 420 hpRenault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 2) 364 hpRenault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 1) 330 hpRenault Megane IV RS 1.8 280 hpPowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 3) 420 hp: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 2) 364 hp: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 1) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 280 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 3)420 hp6,000 rpm2,400-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hp6,000 rpm2,400-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hp6,000 rpm2,400-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8280 hp6,000 rpm2,400-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 3)420 hpRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hpRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hpRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8280 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
15.2 s
16.8 s
20.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
11.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 3) 420 hp has 140 hp more than Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 280 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 280 hp and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 3) 420 hp: 140 hp (104 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hp
280 km/h
174 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8280 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 3) 420 hp and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 280 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 2) 364 hp and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 1) 330 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8280 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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 1.8 (Stage 3)420 hp
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8280 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 3)420 hp
420 hp
313 kW
4.5 s
292 km/h
181 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hp
364 hp
271 kW
4.9 s
280 km/h
174 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
5.2 s
273 km/h
170 mph
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8280 hp
280 hp
209 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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 IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 IVRS 1.8280 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8280 hp
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

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 3) 420 hp 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.2 s
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8280 hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
5.8 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 (Stage 3)420 hp
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IVRS 1.8280 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 3)420 hpRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 2)364 hpRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8 (Stage 1)330 hpRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8280 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
364 hp
271 kW
330 hp
246 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
605 Nm
446 lb-ft
527 Nm
388 lb-ft
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
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
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
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,372 mm
172.1 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
658 km
409 mi
658 km
409 mi
658 km
409 mi
658 km
409 mi
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
294 L
10.4 cu ft
294 L
10.4 cu ft
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
288 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 3) 420 hpRenault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 2) 364 hpRenault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 1) 330 hpRenault Megane IV RS 1.8 280 hp
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 78 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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