Ford Escort 3 Doors (1995 – 2000) vs Renault Megane Coupe (1996 – 1999): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Renault Megane Coupe has the higher top speed: 215 km/h against 208 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Ford Escort 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 982 kg against 1,010 kg. At 4,140 mm, the Ford Escort 3 Doors is 211 mm longer than the Renault Megane Coupe.
| Specification |
Ford
Escort 3 Doors
1995 – 2000
|
Renault
Megane Coupe
1996 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | France |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2000 | 1996 – 1999 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Coupé |
| Variants | 9 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 150 hp | 90 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 101 – 190 Nm | 137 – 200 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 17.7 s | 8.6 – 11.3 s |
| Top speed | 153 – 208 km/h | 184 – 215 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 8.7 L/100 km | 5.1 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 3,929 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 982 – 1,179 kg | 1,010 – 1,095 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.