Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Renault introduced a mid-life cycle refresh for the entire Megane range in 2013 and improved its most potent version, the RS, in the following year.
When Renault introduced the first Megane RS back in back in 2004, it became the benchmark for the hot-hatch industry. It overthrew the standards and overtook its opponents with its turbocharged engine. Its successor appeared in 2010, produced even more power, and kept winning customers for the French brand. But when the carmaker upgraded the rest of the Megane range, the RS version couldn't be left untouched.
There were not too many things to do to the car on the exterior, but the carmaker still found some areas to work on, such as the front Platine Grey F1-type blade. Another notable change for the 2014 model was the complete body-colored bumper, while its predecessor featured a piano-black center. For the daytime running lights, the carmaker installed six LEDs on each side, three more than the 2010 model.
Inside, the carmaker installed Recaro sport bucket seats for the RS Trophy version. Renault used Alcantara for the upholstery, steering wheel, and handbrake below, with red stitching even on the rear bench seat.
Under the hood, Renault offered the RS with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that provided 265 hp. A limited-edition Trophy version offered ten more horses, a standard limited-slip differential, and a reinforced chassis. Both versions featured a six-speed manual transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Trophy 6MT (275 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 202 KW @ 5500 RPM 275 HP @ 5500 RPM 271 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 3000-5000 RPM 361 Nm @ 3000-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 158 mph (254 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 ZR 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.2 in (4298 mm) |
Width: | 72.7 in (1847 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/60.9 in (1,593/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.3 cuFT (377 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2985 lbs (1354 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4160 lbs (1887 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 6MT (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 195 KW @ 5000 RPM 265 HP @ 5000 RPM 261 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 361 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 158 mph (254 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 ZR 18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.2 in (4298 mm) |
Width: | 72.7 in (1847 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/60.9 in (1,593/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.4 in (137 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.3 cuFT (377 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2985 lbs (1354 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4160 lbs (1887 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 174 g/km |