Performance Review: Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R - [2019]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Renault Megane Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2019. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2020 Tesla Model S Plaid.This particular Renault Megane has a 1798cc 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 1306 kgs (2879 lbs) this makes the Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R in the same weight category as the 2019 Koenigsegg Jesko 5.1 V8 BiTurbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Renault Megane shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 1798cc 16V St4 engine produces 296 bhp (220 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 3200 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 997 (251.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Renault Megane.

The Renault Megane has a Power to weight ratio of 226.6 bhp per ton and 225.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2019 Megane competing with the 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 997 (251.6 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Audi A6 RS6 Avant Plus 4.2L V8 Twin Turbo (251.5 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 225.8 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 2002 Ferrari 575 M Fiorano (250.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Audi A6 3.0 TDI BiTurbo Quattro Tiptronic (250.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.5 secs, this made the Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R as fast as the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs) the or the 2016 Jaguar F-Pace 3.0 V6 Supercharged (5.30 secs). This Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (5.40 secs) the and the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Megane and the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy

When talking about the performance of the Renault Megane on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.18 secs @ 103.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy (13.12 secs), the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG 4Drive (13.12 secs), and the 2007 Maserati GranTurismo 4.2 V8 (13.14 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2019 version of the Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R has a maximum speed of 163mph.

Top Speed of the 2019 Megane equals the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (174 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R then how about the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (174 mph), the 2020 Lotus Exige Cup 430 3.5 V6 (174 mph), or the 2020 Lotus Exige Sport 410 3.5 V6 (174 mph).

Related Links:

2019 Megane Rivals List.

A Brief History of Renault

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