The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20)
€ 28,300

€ 34,900

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic Type R is 3.7 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
56.9
70.3
78.1
56.5
73.8
81
70.3 in
Width
73.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
168.1
105.1
171.8
168.1 in
Length
171.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3333 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.52 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
30 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
393 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
393 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft








38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft