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Honda Civic Type R vs Renault Megane RS Trophy R
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | Megane RS Trophy R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 1.8 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 320 / 316 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1403 / 3093 | 1314 / 2897 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 228 / 225 | 228 / 225 |
| Average price | €41,000 | €78,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Honda Civic Type R | Megane RS Trophy R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.8 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.2 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.3 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.0 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 9.1 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 11.1 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.2 s | 14.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.6 s | 18.9 s |
| 1000 m | 24.4 s | 24.6 s @ 221.0 kph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s @ 110.0 mph | 13.6 s @ 108.9 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Honda Civic Type R | Megane RS Trophy R |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.2 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.8 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.5 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.7 s | 7.1 s |
| 80 - 150 kph (5) | 10.0 s | 10.0 s |
| 80 - 150 kph (6) | 14.0 s | 13.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.3 s | 8.5 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 10.4 s | 11.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.0 s | 15.2 s |
| 100 - 140 kph (4) | 3.7 s | 3.9 s |
General performance
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | Megane RS Trophy R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 274 kph (170 mph) | 262 kph (163 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 72.1 kph (44.8 mph) | 72.5 kph (45.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.6 l/100 km (36 mpg US / 43 UK) | 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| Measured power | 352 ps (347 bhp) | 315 ps (311 bhp) |
| Measured torque | 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) | 402 Nm (296 lb-ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 30 m (99 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 130 m (425 ft) | 133 m (436 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Honda Civic Type R | Megane RS Trophy R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 94 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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Bill Z 7y ago
FastestLaps 7y ago
You can compare power and torque. But check this space couple months later, there will be much more to compare. Megane was just announced couple weeks ago.
