Car comparison

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8vsRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

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 Safrane I (B54)

3.0 Biturbo (B545)

263 hp2963 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1993-1996

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
280hp209kW
263hp196kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
91.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
20.0s
Calculated
27.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
2,963cc181cu in
Length
4,372mm172in
4,763mm188in
Width
1,874mm74in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,766mm109in
Front track
1,615mm64in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,487mm59in
Ground clearance
101mm4in
-
Trunk volume
294L
390L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)PowerTorque
  • Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
27.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
105 mph
155 km/h
96 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 has 17 hp more than Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545).

The biggest power difference is between Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) and Renault Megane IV RS 1.8: 17 hp (13 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
363 Nm
268 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
1,695 kg
3,737 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
250 km/h
155 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 1.4 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane IV RS 1.8 and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 3.8 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
667 km
414 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane IVRS 1.8RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
280 hp
209 kW
263 hp
196 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
658 km
409 mi
667 km
414 mi
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane IV RS 1.8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Has 9 km (5 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 96 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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