Renault Megane RS vs Toyota GR Corolla
Verdict
The Renault Megane RS is the cheaper and more practical buy: RM279,888, 384 litres of boot space, 255 km/h top speed and a 7.9 L/100 km fuel figure. The Toyota GR Corolla asks RM368,950, but the RM89,062 jump brings 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, 5.3 seconds to 100 km/h, seven airbags, auto emergency braking and a five-year warranty. Both are C-segment, five-seat, CBU petrol manual hatchbacks. For Malaysia, the choice is front-drive practicality or AWD pace.
Pick the Renault Megane RS if you want the lower price, bigger boot, higher top speed and a manual front-wheel-drive hot hatch.
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla if you want quicker acceleration, all-wheel drive, more safety kit and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Megane RS RM279,888; Toyota GR Corolla RM368,950
- Output: Renault Megane RS 276 hp and 390 Nm; Toyota GR Corolla 296 hp and 400 Nm
- Drive and 0-100 km/h: Renault Megane RS front-wheel drive, 5.8 s; Toyota GR Corolla all-wheel drive, 5.3 s
- Top speed: Renault Megane RS 255 km/h; Toyota GR Corolla 230 km/h
- Boot space: Renault Megane RS 384 L; Toyota GR Corolla 213 L
- Safety and warranty: Renault Megane RS 6 airbags, no auto emergency braking, 3-year warranty; Toyota GR Corolla 7 airbags, auto emergency braking, 5-year…
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 279,888✓ | RM 368,950 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,798 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Power | 276 hp | 296 hp✓ |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s | 5.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 255 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 181 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,364 mm | 4,407 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,851 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,669 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot space | 384 L✓ | 213 L |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 279 | RM 207✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Megane RS
- RM89,062 cheaper to buy
- Larger 384-litre boot
- Higher 255 km/h top speed
- 20 hp and 10 Nm down
- Front-wheel drive only
- Shorter 3-year warranty
GR Corolla
- Quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h
- All-wheel drive with 296 hp
- Seven airbags, auto emergency braking and 5-year warranty
- Costs RM89,062 more
- Smaller 213-litre boot
- Lower 230 km/h top speed
Megane RS vs GR Corolla FAQ
Is the Renault Megane RS or Toyota GR Corolla better?
The Toyota GR Corolla is the quicker and better-equipped performance pick, with AWD, 296 hp, 400 Nm, 5.3-second 0-100 km/h, auto emergency braking and a five-year warranty. The Renault Megane RS is better if price, boot space and top speed matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR Corolla costs RM89,062 more than the Renault Megane RS, at RM368,950 versus RM279,888. That gap buys more power, AWD, faster acceleration, auto emergency braking, an extra airbag and two more years of warranty.
Which one is more practical?
The Renault Megane RS is more useful for luggage, with 384 litres of boot space against the Toyota GR Corolla’s 213 litres. Both seat five and both have 50-litre fuel tanks.