An ordinary Megane? who you kiddin? this is no Ordinary Megane, or else it wouldnt be called Sport Trophy, so dont kid yourself.
Honda Civic Type-R vs Renault Megane Sport Trophy
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Megane Sport Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 224 / 221 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 196 / 145 | 300 / 221 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1238 / 2729 | 1370 / 3020 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 162 / 159 | 164 / 161 |
| Average price | €22,000 | €27,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Honda Civic Type-R | Megane Sport Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| Oschersleben | 1:57.01 | 1:51.75 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:46.00 | 8:38.00 |
| Ring Knutstorp | 1:19.70 | 1:18.40 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:51.00 | 1:46.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.90 | 1:18.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Honda Civic Type-R | Megane Sport Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.0 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.1 s | 13.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.2 s | 17.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.6 s | 24.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.4 s | 28.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.6 s | 23.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.0 s | 16.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.1 s | 14.7 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph | 25.2 s @ 118.1 mph |
General performance
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Megane Sport Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 236 kph (147 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.48 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) | 64.4 kph (40.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) | 10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (129 ft) | 35 m (116 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Honda Civic Type-R | Megane Sport Trophy |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
Megane Sport Trophy is the fastest by a small margin.
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