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Renault Megane III Coupe RS 2.0 16V (250 Hp)
Overall Rating
7.7 / 10
Renault Megane:
The Renault Mégane is a small family car produced by the French car manufacturer Renault for the 1996 model year, and was the successor to the Renault 19. The Mégane has been offered in three- and five-door hatchback, saloon, coupé, convertible and estate bodystyles at various points in its lifetime, and having been through four generations is now in its fifth incarnation....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Coupe Overview:
Renault Megane (III Coupe). With 340 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.5 l/100km). With a weight of 1387 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.1 s). The top speed reaches 245 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
RS 2.0 16V (250 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Outstanding performance, delivering thrilling acceleration and dynamic handling.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption, but acceptable for a dedicated performance model.
Best Use Case:
Performance / Enthusiast
Community Verdict
This rating is based on comments found on Reddit, scanned using artificial intelligence, and may not accurately reflect reality.
Allowed: 33%
Neutral: 33%
Issues: 33%
3 / 5
Based on AI analysis of 12 discussions
Read What Owners Say
👎 NEGATIVE
Really cheap and reliable don’t go hand in hand
👎 NEGATIVE
That’s a bottom of the barrel budget so your options will be limited. Look for something Japanese, preferably Toyota or Honda, with a non-turbo petrol engine and a manual gearbox to reduce the chances of something going wrong. Make sure it’s got an MOT and isn’t hugely rusty and if you get 12 months out of it you’ve done well. I bought a £800 car back in 2019 and spent half its value every year ke
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At that price point I think model is less important than something that has a long MOT left and as few advisories as possible in the last. If you only need for a couple month something with longer MOT could be sold on after for basically what you pay.
I think best is to sort lowest price and check mot history on whatever random cars will pop up
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When you're in that price territory all you are looking for is a car that'll make it to the next MOT. Make and model are unimportant.
What you should be looking for is something that has 4 decent tyres, a newish battery, good brakes all round and isn't leaking any fluids or making any strange noises. You also want relatively clean bodywork.
To be honest though, for £800 you're going to have to
👎 NEGATIVE
I can’t comment on the other cars, but I own a 2010 Megane hatchback. Engine wise you’re looking at a 1.2 petrol or a 1.6/1.9 diesel if you want most of your engine criteria filled. Mine has been mechanically sound (fingers crossed) but I’ve only had it for 6 months, however it has a couple of water leaks, isn’t the most comfortable and is dull to drive and look at. All the cars you have mentioned
👎 NEGATIVE
Well my brother and my mother in law had one of those so I have a second hand experience 😬 it is the most unresponsive/boring/slow car with clutch that behaves very oddly (as per my perception) however in terms of reliability, I believe the engine is exceptional - from time to time you may have problems with fuel injection or various small things, like the alternator belt, but most of the time tho
👍 POSITIVE
I have Megane 3 2011. with that engine. Yes, it is k4m engine. My has 81kw and 6 gear manual. One of the best gasoline engines Renault made. Before this car, I had Megane 2 with same engine for 11 years.
👍 POSITIVE
It’s verry reliable but people don’t know how to drive a petrol car due to learning mostly driving diesels. REV IT! It will kick around 4000 rpm like a Honda and it’s quite fun. I had it on a Megane 2 and it made over 420000 km original engine and gearbox. It sounds kinda good but it’s not really a sports car. Also k4m supports really well lpg.
But! If it’s 5 speed manual you will drive on highwa
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Engine itself should be pretty reliable,other things like coils plugs,valve cover can go bad,but its not expensive and hard to fix,its easier to maintain than diesel engines,it likes to be revved so you can get power,its loud at motorway works at 4000rpm at 140kmh and that is really boring fact,renault prefered short gear ratios so that is the reason, TCe and Dci are much more quiet at higher spee
👍 POSITIVE
Very good engine. We had it in our 2005 Scenic, and yes you're right. It's the K4M. It can reach about 400.000-450.000km with good maintenance :)
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and distinctive coupe design.
- • Wide range of engines, from economical to high-performance.
- • Excellent safety rating (5-star Euro NCAP).
- • Comfortable ride in non-RS models.
- • Good value for money on the used market.
Cons:
- • Rear visibility can be limited due to coupe styling.
- • Some interior plastics feel cheap compared to rivals.
- • Entry-level engines can feel underpowered.
- • Renault's infotainment system can be dated.
- • RS models have a firm ride, not for everyone.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Coupe (Phase II, 2006): 2008 - 2008).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | Megane |
| Generation: | III Coupe |
| Modification (Engine): | RS 2.0 16V (250 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 250 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 125.1 Hp/l [90mm more] |
| Torque: | 340 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F4R 874 More details about the engine F4R 874 |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-scroll turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.7 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.5 kg/Hp, 180.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.1 kg/Nm, 245.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1387 |
| Max. weight: | 1835 |
| Max load: | 448 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1024 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 377 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4299 mm mm [90mm more] |
| Width: | 1848 mm mm [71mm more] |
| Height: | 1435 mm mm [23mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2636 mm mm [11mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1848 mm |
| Front track: | 1588 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1545 mm |
| Front overhang: | 860 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 803 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 120 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.35 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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