The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 36,800

€ 20,300

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 5.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
56.5
73.8
81
57.7
68.5
78.7
73.8 in
Width
68.5 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
105.1
171.8
104.1
174
171.8 in
Length
174 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4257 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.18 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
RFB
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
158 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
12.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.26 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
32 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
579 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
420 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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