Renault Megane RS vs Citroen DS3 Racing
| Category | Citroen DS3 Racing | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 207 / 204 | 250 / 247 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 275 / 203 | 340 / 251 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1209 / 2665 | 1406 / 3100 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 171 / 169 | 178 / 175 |
| Average price | €32,000 | €32,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Citroen DS3 Racing | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.40 | 1:16.60 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:24.90 | 1:22.63 |
| Linas-Montlhery | 2:52.20 | 2:46.50 |
| Raceland | 0:58.32 | 0:57.35 |
| Sachsenring | 1:46.10 | 1:42.36 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Citroen DS3 Racing | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.9 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.8 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.5 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.1 s | 14.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 21.9 s | 18.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 33.6 s | 22.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.1 s | 13.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 79.5 mph | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Citroen DS3 Racing | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.3 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.3 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.5 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 13.5 s | 10.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 18.4 s | 13.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 26.3 s | 18.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.5 s | 5.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 26.6 s | 16.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Citroen DS3 Racing | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 245 kph (152 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 29.5 s @ 2707 ft | 22.1 s @ 1909 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.4 kph (41.9 mph) | 69.5 kph (43.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 146 m (481 ft) | 142 m (465 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Citroen DS3 Racing | Renault Megane RS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 61 | 100 |
| Overall | 79 | 100 |
Verdict
Megane RS is the fastest by a huge margin.
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