Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
When Renault introduced the Megane lineup in 1995, it tried to offer it in all shapes and sizes, and that also included a coupe, which appeared on the market in 1996.
Just by looking at this little car, you could say that the Megane Coupe was the sportiest version in Renault's stable. Moreover, the little two-door vehicle managed to make it into rally races, proving that the French carmaker still had the knowledge on how to do a proper sports car, even though they didn't offer one on the market.
When Patrick Le Quemment imagined the front fascia of the Megane range, he was inspired by the former glory Renault 16 from the late '60s. He applied that to the entire Renault range, and the Megane Coupe also had it. The headlights looked similar to those from the rest of the range, but they were different. Moreover, the windshield was tilted even more than on the Sedan or hatchback, and the entire car was shorter. A sloped rear windscreen ended just before the trunk opening. Despite the vehicle's look, it was not a hatchback.
The interior was cramped in the back seats, but it offered just enough for the passengers seated in the front bucket seats with high bolstered areas. The oval-shaped vents and the dashboard layout resembled the rest of the Megane range, but it was different. Last but not least, the white-faced dials fitted with red needles looked racier than the mundane ones used by its stablemates.
Under the hood, there was a choice of two engines that offered either 90 hp or 150 hp, both mated to a five-speed manual. Thanks to its low center of gravity and lightweight construction, the car was highly appreciated for its cornering speeds.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5000 RPM 90 HP @ 5000 RPM 89 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 101 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 137 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.3 mph (184 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2226.7 lbs (1010 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 168 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6000 RPM 150 HP @ 6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 185 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133.6 mph (215 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2414.1 lbs (1095 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 214 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 168 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 73 KW @ 6000 RPM 99 HP @ 6000 RPM 98 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 200 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115.6 mph (186 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70/R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 53.9 in (1369 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.2 in (2469 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.2 cuFT (289 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 135.2 g/km |