Renault Megane II or Renault Megane III?

2002–2008 vs 2008–2016 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Megane II 4,498 mm, Megane III 4,559 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Megane II 520 l, Megane III 524 l.
Lowest consumption: Megane II 4.5 l/100 km, Megane III 4 l/100 km.
Power: Megane II 60–165 kW, Megane III 66–195 kW.
Standard equipment: Megane II 22 items (Authentique), Megane III 24 items (Authentique).
On Autodrom: Megane III from €7,000 (1 listing); no Megane II is listed right now.

Renault Megane II2002–2008 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, PrivilègeSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Megane III2008–2016 · 14 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, GT LineSpecifications →1 listing from €7,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Megane II2002–2008no listings	Renault Megane III2008–20161 listing · from €7,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,209 mm–4,498 mm	Length4,295 mm–4,559 mm
Width	Width1,777 mm–1,808 mm	Width1,808 mm–1,848 mm
Height	Height1,443 mm–1,507 mm	Height1,435 mm–1,507 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,625 mm–2,685 mm	Wheelbase2,636 mm–2,703 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–125 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume330 l–520 l	Trunk volume344 l–524 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,385 kg	Curb weight1,205 kg–1,394 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2008	Production years2008–2016
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power60–165 kW (82–224 hp)	Power66–195 kW (90–265 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 105	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0 Turbo RS	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TCe 265 RS
Top speed	Top speed236 km/h	Top speed255 km/h
Trim levelsAuthentique · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Authentique	Items in the base trim24 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · Privilège	Items in the top trim42 · GT Line
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Megane II or Renault Megane III?

Length: Renault Megane III 4,559 mm, Renault Megane II 4,498 mm (a 61 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,685 mm. Boot: 524 vs 520 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Megane II or Renault Megane III?

The most frugal Renault Megane II uses 4.5 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 105); the most frugal Renault Megane III 4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110).

Which is more powerful — Renault Megane II or Renault Megane III?

The strongest Renault Megane II makes 165 kW (224 hp) (2.0 Turbo RS); the strongest Renault Megane III 195 kW (265 hp) (2.0 TCe 265 RS).

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