For The Renaultsport Megane has enough power to blow most rivals into the weeds, and bristles with feel, balance and precision. It's also competitively priced and well specified.
Against For all but the most dedicated of hot hatch fans, the Cup version's ride may prove to be a little too firm. The cabin could be roomier, too.
What Car? says
Just what a good hot hatch should be - reasonably affordable and thoroughly thrilling.
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| Comfort | |
|---|---|
| Electric steering adjust | Not Available |
| Electric Sunroof | Not Available |
| Manual sunroof | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Not Available |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Electric mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Electric windows front | Standard |
| Electric windows rear | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Climate Control | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard |
| Steering adjustment reach | Standard |
| Steering adjustment rake | Standard |
| Power Seats | Standard |
| Heated Seats | Standard |
| Panoramic sunroof | £450 |
| Electric Panoramic Sunroof | Not Available |
| Power Folding Mirror | £150 |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Auto | Not Available |
| CVT | Not Available |
| Tiptronic | Not Available |
| Particulate filter | Not Available |
| Entertainment | |
| Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| RDS Radio/Cassette | Not Available |
| CD | Standard |
| Multi CD | Not Available |
| MP3/iPod Connection | Standard |
| DVD Player | Not Available |
| MP3 CD Player | Standard |
| RDS CD | Standard |
| Hard Drive | Not Available |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | £470 |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Front Foglights | Standard |
| Powered sliding doors | Not Available |
| Interior | |
|---|---|
| Hands Free Phone Kit | Not Available |
| Satellite navigation | £500 |
| Leather Seats | Standard |
| Split/fold seats | Standard |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| 7 seat pack | Not Available |
| Safety | |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| ABS | Standard |
| 3 Point centre belt | Standard |
| Driver's airbag | Standard |
| Belt pretensioners | Standard |
| Isofix | Standard |
| Side Impact Bars | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Curtain Airbag | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensor | Standard |
| Electronic stability programme | Standard |
| On/Off Passenger Airbag | Standard |
| Driver's knee airbag | Not Available |
| Reversing Camera | Pack Only |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | £300 |
| Front Parking Sensor | £300 |
| Passenger Knee Airbag | Not Available |
| Security | |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Immobiliser | Standard |
| Deadlocks | Standard |
| Central locking | Standard |
| Remote locking | Standard |
| Unique fit stereo | Standard |
| Marked Parts | Not Available |
| Etched Windows | Not Available |
| Locking Wheel nuts | Standard |
| Visible VIN | Standard |
| Secure spare wheel | £75 |
| Satellite tracking | Not Available |
| Laminated Glass | Not Available |
| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Town mpg | |
| Out of town mpg | |
| Average mpg | 37.7 |
| Tank capacity (litres) | 60 |
| CO2 Rating (g/km) | 174 |
| Carbon offset cost | £25 |
| Green rating | H |
| Insurance group | 36 |
| Typical insurance | £924.00 |
| % Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) | |
| Typical contract hire | £0.00 |
| Pence per mile | 0 |
| Servicing costs - 3 years | £0.00 |
| Service intervals | 12.5k/2yr |
| Warranty period | 4yr/99k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 4yr Breakdown |
| Company car tax | |
|---|---|
| Percentage charge | 26 |
| Benefit in kind | £6,789.00 |
| Tax payable 20% | £1,358.00 |
| Tax payable 40% | £2,716.00 |
Performance and measurements
| Body type | Coupe |
| Number of doors | 3 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Engine (cc/type) | 1998/4 |
| Fuel type | Unleaded |
| Max power (bhp/rpm) | 261/5500 |
| Pulling power (lb/ft) | 355 |
| Driven wheels | Front |
| Length (mm) | 4299 |
| Width (mm) | 1804 |
| Height (mm) | 1423 |
| Front headroom (mm) | 873 |
| Front legroom (mm) | 1070 |
| Rear headroom (mm) | 832 |
| Rear kneeroom (mm) | 650 |
| Boot space (min ltr) | 344 |
| Boot space (max ltr) | 991 |
| Turning circle (m) | 11.35 |
| Towing weight (kg) | 1300 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1387 |
| Manufacturers figures | |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph (secs) | 6 |
| Max speed (mph) | 158 |
| Euro NCAP Test Scores | |
|---|---|
| Adult protection | Unavailable |
| Child protection | Unavailable |
| Pedestrian protection | Unavailable |
View the whole Renault Megane Coupe range
Cheaper
- Coupe 1.6 VVT 110 Expression+ 3dr - £17,050
- Coupe 1.6 VVT 110 Dynamique TomTom 3dr - £18,050
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 90 Expression+ 3dr - £18,345
- Coupe 1.2 TCe 115 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £19,145
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Expression+ 3dr - £19,245
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Expression+ S/S 3dr - £19,645
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique TomTom 3dr - £20,245
- Coupe 1.2 TCe 115 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £20,645
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £20,645
- Coupe 1.6 dCi 130 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £21,145
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £22,145
- Coupe 1.6 dCi 130 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £22,645
- Coupe 2.0 dCi 165 GT Line Tom Tom 3dr - £23,350
- Coupe 2.0T Renaultsport 265 Cup 3dr - £25,255
- Coupe 2.0T Renaultsport 265 3dr - £26,455
More expensive
- Coupe 1.6 VVT 110 Expression+ 3dr - £17,050
- Coupe 1.6 VVT 110 Dynamique TomTom 3dr - £18,050
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 90 Expression+ 3dr - £18,345
- Coupe 1.2 TCe 115 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £19,145
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Expression+ 3dr - £19,245
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Expression+ S/S 3dr - £19,645
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique TomTom 3dr - £20,245
- Coupe 1.2 TCe 115 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £20,645
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £20,645
- Coupe 1.6 dCi 130 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £21,145
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £22,145
- Coupe 1.6 dCi 130 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £22,645
- Coupe 2.0 dCi 165 GT Line Tom Tom 3dr - £23,350
- Coupe 2.0T Renaultsport 265 Cup 3dr - £25,255
- Coupe 2.0T Renaultsport 265 3dr - £26,455
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Renault Megane Coupe 2.0T Renaultsport 265 Cup 3dr
Just what a good hot hatch should be - reasonably affordable and thoroughly thrilling.
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