Performance Review: Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R - [2014]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Renault Megane Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Koenigsegg Regera 5.0 V8 Turbo and the 2015 Koenigsegg Agera RS 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Renault Megane has a 1998cc 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 1297 kgs (2859 lbs) this makes the Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R in the same weight category as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Renault Megane shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V St4 engine produces 271 bhp (202 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 KIA K5 GT 2.5 Turbo (290 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 266 lb-ft (360.6 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 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 2009 Nissan 370Z Nismo (233.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Renault Megane.

The Renault Megane has a Power to weight ratio of 208.9 bhp per ton and 205.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 Megane competing with the 2009 Nissan 370Z Nismo (233.8 bhp per ton) or the 1969 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS 396 V8 3spd Manual (233.5 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 205.0 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 1971 Jensen SP Automatic 7.2 V8 (229.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 Mercedes C Class 55 AMG (229.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.7 secs, this made the Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R as fast as the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (5.50 secs) the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (5.50 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 (5.50 secs) the or the 2017 Seat Leon Cupra 300 DSG (5.50 secs). This Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R is also faster than the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T AWD (5.60 secs) the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T (5.60 secs) the 2020 Maserati Ghibli GranSport Petrol Hybrid (5.60 secs) the and the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (5.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Megane and the 1951 Jaguar C Type 3.4L

When talking about the performance of the Renault Megane on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.54 secs @ 101.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1951 Jaguar C Type 3.4L (13.50 secs), the 1993 Nissan Skyline R33 GTR (13.51 secs), and the 2012 Renault Megane RenaultSport 2.0T 265 (13.52 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2014 version of the Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R has a maximum speed of 158mph.

Top Speed of the 2014 Megane equals the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R then how about the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph), the 1995 Maserati Ghibli 2.0 Turbo Cup (169 mph), or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph).

Related Links:

2014 Megane Rivals List.

A Brief History of Renault

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