@ Viking: I'd take the Boxster too.
Porsche Boxster S vs Renault Megane RS
| Category | Renault Megane RS | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 280 / 276 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 340 / 251 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1406 / 3100 | 1397 / 3080 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 178 / 175 | 200 / 198 |
| Average price | €32,000 | €55,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Renault Megane RS | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:42.70 | 1:42.30 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:29.00 | 8:18.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.60 | 1:15.70 |
| Tsukuba | 1:07.50 | 1:06.40 |
| Rockingham National | 1:26.42 | 1:39.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Renault Megane RS | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.5 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.9 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.2 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.0 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.0 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.5 s | 15.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.0 s | 18.9 s |
| 1000 m | 25.9 s | 26.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.3 s | 11.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph | 9.8 s @ 88.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.2 s | 13.4 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Renault Megane RS | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.7 s | 5.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.5 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.9 s | 8.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 10.3 s | 11.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 13.8 s | 14.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 18.0 s | 18.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 4.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.5 s | 13.6 s |
General performance
| Category | Renault Megane RS | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 245 kph (152 mph) | 268 kph (167 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 22.1 s @ 1909 ft | 19.5 s @ 1650 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.5 kph (43.2 mph) | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (465 ft) | 134 m (441 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Renault Megane RS | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 484 | 466 |
| Straight line speed | 2643 | 2923 |
| Total | 3128 | 3389 |
Verdict
Boxster S is the fastest by a small margin.
This comparison has been viewed 1.3k times.
Acceleration graph
Viking 11y ago
@Piorun
I agree, the front drive Megane is much easier to drive in low grip conditions like a wet track. Mid-engine cars like the Boxster require a bit more skill even on a dry track, but ultimately they are faster in a skilled driver's hands. Both cars are indeed worth the money, but I personally would take the Boxster. :)
