The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18)
€ 34,900

€ 37,600

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 11.1 inches shorter, 4.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
56.5
73.8
81
57.9
69.3
82.1
73.8 in
Width
69.3 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
105.1
171.8
106.3
182.9
171.8 in
Length
182.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.79 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
RFB
Generation
XW5
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
2ZR-FXE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
120 hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
158 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
235 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
235 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
23 mpg
city
No data
36 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
393 mi
Range
2672 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
2672 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
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).
19 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
19 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
551 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft







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