Renault Megane III Hatchback (2008-2015)
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Renault Megane III is an affordable compact hatchback in production from 2008 to 2015. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.2 to 2.0 liters.
Compared to the Mk2 Megane, the Megane III has a more conventional styling but is not really good-looking at all. It is essentially a larger Clio in design. Renault started using CVTs, which isn't conducive to good driving characteristics or long-term reliability.
Still, the Megane doesn't use independent rear suspensions.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 20% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Low fuel consumption
- Decent engine reliability
Cons
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- No independent rear suspensions
- Questionable CVT and auto gearboxes
What external reviewers found***
External score 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb on-road performance
- Impressive handling
- Gorgeous interior
- Powerful engine
- Lots of fun to drive
Cons
- Cup suspension isn't as good as standard
- Rear visibility could be better
- No air-conditioning
- No lap time
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Specifications
| 1.2 TCe 115 | 1.2 TCe 132 | 1.2 TCe 132 AT | 1.4 TCe 130 | 1.5 dCi 110 | 1.5 dCi 110 AT | 1.5 dCi 90 | 1.5 dCi 95 | 1.6 100 | 1.6 dCi 130 | 1.9 dCi 131 | 2.0 140 CVT | GT 2.0 dCi 160 | GT 2.0 dCi 165 | GT 2.0 TCe 180 | GT 2.0 TCe 220 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 405 L / 14.3 cu-ft ~ 1162 L / 41.0 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 5.3 L / 5.6 qt | 6.3 L / 6.7 qt | 6.8 L / 7.2 qt | 7.2 L / 7.6 qt | 7.2 L / 7.6 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 4.6 L / 4.9 qt | 4.5 L / 4.8 qt | 4.5 L / 4.8 qt | 4.5 L / 4.8 qt | 4.5 L / 4.8 qt | 4.5 L / 4.8 qt | 4.8 L / 5.1 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 5.1 L / 5.4 qt | 3.5 L / 3.7 qt | 7.4 L / 7.8 qt | 7.4 L / 7.8 qt | 5.4 L / 5.7 qt | 5.4 L / 5.7 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 582 kg / 1283 lbs | 582 kg / 1283 lbs | 582 kg / 1283 lbs | 576 kg / 1270 lbs | 582 kg / 1283 lbs | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 547 kg / 1206 lbs | 586 kg / 1292 lbs | 538 kg / 1186 lbs | 539 kg / 1188 lbs | 509 kg / 1122 lbs | 502 kg / 1107 lbs | 497 kg / 1096 lbs | 529 kg / 1166 lbs | 510 kg / 1124 lbs | 528 kg / 1164 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Semi-independent, Torsion beam | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 195/65 R15 91H | 205/55 R16 91H | 205/50 R17 | 195/65 R15 91 H | 205/60 R16 92H, 205/55 R17 91H | 195/65 R15 91H | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16 H | 205/55 R16 | 195/55 R15 T | 205/55 R16 91H | 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17 | 205/50 R17 91 H | 225/40 R18 | 225/40 R18 | 225/40 R18 | 225/40 R18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.9 m / 35.9 ft | 11.1 m / 36.2 ft | 11.1 m / 36.2 ft | 10.9 m / 35.9 ft | 10.9 m / 35.9 ft | 10.9 m / 35.9 ft | 10.9 m / 35.9 ft | 11.1 m / 36.2 ft | 10.9 m / 35.9 ft | 10.9 m / 35.9 ft | 10.9 m / 35.9 ft | 10.9 m / 35.9 ft | 10.9 m / 35.9 ft | 11.1 m / 36.2 ft | 10.9 m / 35.9 ft | 11.1 m / 36.2 ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door Hatchback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4295 mm / 169.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | 2037 mm / 80.2 in (mirror unfolded) | 1808 mm / 71.2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1546.0 mm / 60.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1547.0 mm / 60.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1215.0 kg / 2678.6 lbs | 1290.0 kg / 2844.0 lbs | 1215.0 kg / 2678.6 lbs | 1215.0 kg / 2678.6 lbs | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs | 1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs | 1281.0 kg / 2824.1 lbs | 1384.0 kg / 3051.2 lbs | 1389.0 kg / 3062.2 lbs | 1320.0 kg / 2910.1 lbs | 1326.0 kg / 2923.3 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 17 | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 16, 6.5J x 17 | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 15, 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 15 | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 16, 6.5J x 17 | 6.5J x 17 | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | 18 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2641 mm / 104.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 10.9 sec | 10.7 sec | 9.7 sec | 9.6 sec | 12.3 sec | 11.7 sec | 12.5 sec | 12.3 sec | 10.9 sec | 9.8 sec | 9.5 sec | 10.3 sec | 8.7 sec | 8.5 sec | 7.8 sec | 7.6 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 10.4 sec | 10.2 sec | 9.2 sec | 9.1 sec | 11.7 sec | 11.1 sec | 11.9 sec | 11.7 sec | 10.4 sec | 9.3 sec | 9.0 sec | 9.8 sec | 8.3 sec | 8.1 sec | 7.4 sec | 7.2 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 119 g/km | 124 g/km | 129 g/km | 145 g/km | 106 g/km | 110 g/km | 104 g/km | 105 g/km | 159 g/km | 104 g/km | 135 g/km | 175 g/km | 155 g/km | 145 g/km | 178 g/km | 169 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (combined) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (combined) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (combined) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (urban) | 3.5 L/100km / 67.2 MPG (highway) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway) | 3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (combined) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (urban) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (combined) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (urban) | 3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (highway) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (combined) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (urban) | 3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (highway) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (combined) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (combined) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph | 200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph | 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph | 200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph | 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph | 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph | 180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph | 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph | 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph | 200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | 195.0 km/h / 121.2 mph | 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph | 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | 240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 640 kg / 1411 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 640 kg / 1411 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 640 kg / 1411 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 635 kg / 1400 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 640 kg / 1411 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 680 kg / 1499 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 645 kg / 1422 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 635 kg / 1400 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 675 kg / 1488 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 725 kg / 1598 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 700 kg / 1543 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | Euro 4 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | H5F Turbo | H5FT | H5FT | H4J | K9K | K9K | K9K | K9K | K4M | R9M | F9Q | M4R | M9R | M9R | F4R | F4RT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 72.2 mm / 2.8 in | 72.2 mm / 2.8 in | 72.2 mm / 2.8 in | 78.0 mm / 3.1 in | 76.0 mm / 3.0 in | 76.0 mm / 3.0 in | 76.0 mm / 3.0 in | 76.0 mm / 3.0 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 82.7 mm / 3.3 in | 82.7 mm / 3.3 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 | 9.1:1 | 15.2:1 | 15.2:1 | 15.2:1 | 15.2:1 | 9.8:1 | 15.4:1 | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 15.0:1 | 15.1:1 | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.2 L / 73.1 cu-in / 1198.0 cc | 1.2 L / 73.0 cu-in / 1197.0 cc | 1.2 L / 73.1 cu-in / 1198.0 cc | 1.4 L / 85.3 cu-in / 1397.0 cc | 1.5 L / 89.2 cu-in / 1461.0 cc | 1.5 L / 89.2 cu-in / 1461.0 cc | 1.5 L / 89.2 cu-in / 1461.0 cc | 1.5 L / 89.2 cu-in / 1461.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.9 L / 114.1 cu-in / 1870.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 4500 rpm | 132.0 hp / 98.4 kW @ 5500 rpm | 132.0 hp / 98.4 kW @ 5500 rpm | 130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 5500 rpm | 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 4000 rpm | 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 4000 rpm | 90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 4000 rpm | 95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 4000 rpm | 100.0 hp / 74.6 kW @ 5500 rpm | 130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 4000 rpm | 131.0 hp / 97.7 kW @ 3750 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 6000 rpm | 160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 3750 rpm | 165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 3750 rpm | 180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 5500 rpm | 220.0 hp / 164.1 kW @ 5500 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 96.0 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | 110.3 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | 110.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | 93.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 75.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 75.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 61.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 65.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 62.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 81.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 80.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 82.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 90.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 110.1 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 73.2 mm / 2.9 in | 73.2 mm / 2.9 in | 73.2 mm / 2.9 in | 73.1 mm / 2.9 in | 80.5 mm / 3.2 in | 80.5 mm / 3.2 in | 80.5 mm / 3.2 in | 80.5 mm / 3.2 in | 80.5 mm / 3.2 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 93.0 mm / 3.7 in | 90.1 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 93.0 mm / 3.7 in | 93.0 mm / 3.7 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 200 Nm / 147.5 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 148 Nm / 109.2 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm | 320 Nm / 236.0 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 195 Nm / 143.8 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm | 380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm | 340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Automatic EDC | Manual | Manual | Automatic EDC | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | CVT | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2012 ~ 2015 | 2014 ~ 2015 | 2014 ~ 2015 | 2009 ~ 2013 | 2008 ~ 2015 | 2008 ~ 2015 | 2008 ~ 2013 | 2014 ~ 2015 | 2008 ~ 2015 | 2012 ~ 2015 | 2008 ~ 2012 | 2009 ~ 2013 | 2009 ~ 2013 | 2014 ~ 2015 | 2009 ~ 2013 | 2014 ~ 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reviewer score 83%Renault's new Megane RS 265 Trophy recently smashed the Nurburgring lap record for front-wheel drive cars. Unlike previous Trophy-badged Renaults, the 265 doesn't have any trick suspension components over and above the standard Cup-chassis'd, LSD-equipped car. The 265 is brilliant to drive, but £1200 for some different rubber and an ECU remap isn't spectacular value.
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Pros
- Superb on-road performance
- Lots of fun to drive
Cons
- Cup suspension isn't as good as standard
- Rear visibility could be better
carmagazine[2]
Reviewer score 93%To match or better the 7:54.36 lap time sent be Laurent Hargon back in May, you'll need one of the 30 limited edition Trophy R models that will be arriving in the UK. The good news is that you won't have to pay £36K for this car – it's £28k – and even better is the fact that you can cherry-pick the items that were fitted to the high-flying record holder.
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Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Powerful engine
- Impressive handling
Cons
- No air-conditioning
- No lap time
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- ^ Renaultsport Megane 265 Trophy (2011) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/renault/renaultsport-megane-265-trophy-2011-review/. 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy (2014) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/renault/renaultsport-megane-275-trophy-2014-review/. 2014-06-16. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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