The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane dCi 165 (12 - 13) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 41,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Mégane dCi 165 is 3.7 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Ford Focus RS
57.9
71.2
80.2
57.9
71.8
79.5
71.2 in
Width
71.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104
169.1
104.3
172.8
169.1 in
Length
172.8 in
104 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Ford Focus RS
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4228 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.24 %

General
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Ford Focus RS
BZ
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
163 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
163 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane dCi 165
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Ford Focus RS
134 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane dCi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane dCi 165
19.8 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane dCi 165
42 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
665 mi
Range
500 mi
Renault Mégane dCi 165
665 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Renault Mégane dCi 165
115.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane dCi 165
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1001 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft







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