Volkswagen Scirocco R (2014 – 2018) vs Renault Megane Coupe (2014 – 2017): specs compared

The Volkswagen Scirocco R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 275 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.8 s. The Renault Megane Coupe has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 249 km/h. The Volkswagen Scirocco R uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 7.5 L/100 km. The Renault Megane Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,354 kg against 1,426 kg. At 4,298 mm, the Renault Megane Coupe is 51 mm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco R.

Specification Volkswagen Scirocco R Volkswagen Scirocco R 2014 – 2018 Renault Megane Coupe Renault Megane Coupe 2014 – 2017
Overview
Origin Germany France
Documented years 2014 – 2018 2014 – 2017
Body style — Coupé
Variants 2 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 280 hp 265 – 275 hp
Torque 350 Nm 361 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.5 – 5.7 s 5.8 – 6.0 s
Top speed 249 km/h 254 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.2 – 7.9 L/100 km 7.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,247 mm 4,298 mm
Width 1,811 mm 1,847 mm
Height 1,397 mm 1,435 mm
Wheelbase 2,578 mm 2,639 mm
Curb weight 1,426 – 1,450 kg 1,354 kg

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