Performance Review: Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Renault Megane Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Renault Megane has a 1995cc Turbo Diesel powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Diesel St4's includes the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive

The Megane shares its Diesel St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive and the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d. 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 1470 kgs (3240 lbs) this makes the Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 in the same weight category as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Renault Megane shares the same bhp with the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp)

In terms of power the 1995cc 16V St4 engine produces 173 bhp (129 kW) @ 3750 rpm similar to the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 265 lb-ft (359.2 Nm) @ 2000 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 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 (142.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Renault Megane.

The Renault Megane has a Power to weight ratio of 117.6 bhp per ton and 180.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 Megane competing with the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 (142.5 bhp per ton) or the 2002 Ford Mondeo ST220 (142.5 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 180.2 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 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 997 (205.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 2005 Audi A8 S8 5.2 Quattro (205.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 8.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.6 secs, this made the Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 as fast as the 2005 Mazda MX5 1.8i (8.30 secs) the 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe (8.30 secs) the 2001 Volkswagen-VW Lupo 1.6 GTi (8.30 secs) the or the 1991 Ford Escort RS 2000 4x4 MK5 (8.30 secs). This Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 is also faster than the 2007 Seat Ibiza 1.8 20vt FR (8.40 secs) the 2006 Peugeot 207 CC GT (8.40 secs) the 2003 Vauxhall-Opel Astra 2.2 16V (8.40 secs) the and the 1996 Peugeot 106 16v GTi (8.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Megane and the 2001 Lexus SC 430 4.3

When talking about the performance of the Renault Megane on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.37 secs @ 83.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2001 Lexus SC 430 4.3 (16.29 secs), the 1968 Holden Monaro GTS 327 5.4 V8 (16.29 secs), and the 2012 Ford Fiesta ST 1.6 Turbo (16.29 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 has a maximum speed of 137mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 Megane equals the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (148 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Renault Megane Renaultsport 2.0 dCi 175 then how about the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (148 mph), the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Woks 2.0 Turbo (148 mph), or the 2012 Jaguar XJ V6 (148 mph).

Related Links:

2007 Megane Rivals List.

A Brief History of Renault

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