The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Ford Focus RS (16 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 41,000

€ 34,900
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. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is an inch shorter, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Ford Focus RS.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Ford Focus RS
56.5
73.8
81
57.9
71.8
79.5
73.8 in
Width
71.8 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
105.1
171.8
104.3
172.8
171.8 in
Length
172.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Ford Focus RS
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.1 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Ford Focus RS
RFB
Generation
DYB-RS
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Ford Focus RS
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.3 L / 113 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
345 hp
Ford Focus RS
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Ford Focus RS
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Ford Focus RS
158 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus RS
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.77 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
9.77 lb/hp
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Ford Focus RS
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Focus RS
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
393 mi
Range
500 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
500 mi
Ford Focus RS
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
Ford Focus RS
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Ford Focus RS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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