Renault Megane RS vs Volkswagen Arteon
Verdict
Both make 276 hp, but they use it differently. The Renault Megane RS is the more focused, smaller car: manual, front-wheel drive, 390 Nm and a 255 km/h top speed. The Volkswagen Arteon is quicker to 100 km/h at 5.6 seconds, gets all-wheel drive and uses less fuel at 7.4 L/100 km. For a Malaysian buyer, the Arteon’s 563-litre boot, 66-litre tank, AEB and five-year warranty make it the easier daily choice, unless the manual gearbox matters most.
Pick the Renault Megane RS if you want a manual C-segment hatch with more torque, lower road tax and the higher top speed.
Pick the Volkswagen Arteon if you want more space, all-wheel drive, AEB and a longer warranty for everyday use.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Megane RS RM279,888; Volkswagen Arteon RM291,012
- Drivetrain: Renault Megane RS front-wheel drive; Volkswagen Arteon all-wheel drive
- Transmission: Renault Megane RS manual; Volkswagen Arteon wet dual-clutch automatic
- Performance: Renault Megane RS 0-100 km/h in 5.8 s; Volkswagen Arteon 5.6 s
- Boot space: Renault Megane RS 384 L; Volkswagen Arteon 563 L
- Warranty: Renault Megane RS 3 years; Volkswagen Arteon 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 279,888✓ | RM 291,012 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,798 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Power | 276 hp | 276 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s | 5.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 255 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km✓ |
| CO₂ | 181 g/km | 164 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,364 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,871 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,669 mm | 2,837 mm |
| Boot space | 384 L | 563 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 66 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 279✓ | RM 372 |
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
- Higher torque at 390 Nm
- Manual gearbox
- Lower annual road tax at RM279
- No auto emergency braking
- Smaller 384-litre boot
- Shorter three-year warranty
Arteon
- Quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive traction
- Bigger 563-litre boot
- Costs RM11,124 more
- Lower torque at 350 Nm
- Higher annual road tax at RM372
Megane RS vs Arteon FAQ
Is the Renault Megane RS or Volkswagen Arteon better?
The Volkswagen Arteon is the better all-rounder on numbers: quicker 0-100 km/h, bigger boot, lower fuel use, AEB and a five-year warranty. The Renault Megane RS is the pick if you specifically want a manual hot hatch.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Arteon costs RM11,124 more than the Renault Megane RS, at RM291,012 versus RM279,888.
Which one is more practical?
The Volkswagen Arteon is more practical, with a 563-litre boot and 66-litre fuel tank. The Renault Megane RS has 384 litres of boot space and a 50-litre tank.