Performance Review: Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo - [2015]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Renault Megane Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2015. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo.This particular Renault Megane has a 1618cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Megane shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Megane's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1392 kgs (3068 lbs) this makes the Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Renault Megane shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp)

In terms of power the 1618cc 16V St4 engine produces 202 bhp (150 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 207 lb-ft (280.6 Nm) @ 2400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Renault Megane you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray ZR-1 (170.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Renault Megane.

The Renault Megane has a Power to weight ratio of 145.1 bhp per ton and 148.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2015 Megane competing with the 1972 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray ZR-1 (170.1 bhp per ton) or the 2005 Volkswagen-VW Phaeton 6.0 W12 (170.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Renault Megane generating around 148.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1984 Maserati 425 2.5L V6 BiTurbo Saloon (173.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Nissan 370Z 3.7 V6 Roadster (173.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.0 secs, this made the Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo as fast as the 2017 Dodge Charger SXT AWD 3.7 V6 (6.80 secs) the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (6.80 secs) the 2010 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (6.80 secs) the or the 2010 Alfa-Romeo Brera JTS 3.2 V6 24v (6.80 secs). This Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo is also faster than the 2015 Audi TT 1.8 TFSI Coupe (6.90 secs) the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 V6 Supercharged (6.90 secs) the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (6.90 secs) the and the 2009 Ford Fiesta ST185 (6.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Megane and the 2006 Dodge Charger 5.7 V8 R/T

When talking about the performance of the Renault Megane on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.45 secs @ 88.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Dodge Charger 5.7 V8 R/T (15.38 secs), the 2000 Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 GPX (15.39 secs), and the 1968 Alpine A110 1300 (15.40 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2015 version of the Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo has a maximum speed of 124mph.

Top Speed of the 2015 Megane equals the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6 (135 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2015 Renault Megane Energy TCe 205 GT 1.6 Turbo then how about the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6 (135 mph), the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (135 mph), or the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (135 mph).

Related Links:

2015 Megane Rivals List.

A Brief History of Renault

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