The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (12 - 16)
€ 23,800

€ 26,800

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140 is 6.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid.
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
57.9
71.2
80.2
58.7
68.7
80.5
71.2 in
Width
68.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
104
169.1
106.3
175.6
169.1 in
Length
175.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
2983 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4032 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.37 %

General
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
BZ
Generation
XW3
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
134 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Performance
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
21.62 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
31 mpg
60 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
23 mpg
city
60 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
717 mi
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
490 mi
717 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Environmental Impact
144 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).
73.9 kWh
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
144 kWh
73.9 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane 2.0 16V 140
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft









32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft