The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 34,900

€ 19,800

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 2 inches shorter, 5.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
56.5
73.8
81
58.1
68.5
77.4
73.8 in
Width
68.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
105.1
171.8
103.1
173.8
171.8 in
Length
173.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3333 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.02 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
RFB
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
158 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
27 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
393 mi
Range
244 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
244 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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).
157.7 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
157.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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