Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT vs 280 Cup EDC
Verdict
At RM279,888, the Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT is the sharper buy on paper because the RM299,888 Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC does not bring extra power, speed or space. Both use a 1,798 cc petrol engine with 276 hp and 390 Nm, hit 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and run to 255 km/h. The RM20,000 gap buys the wet dual-clutch automatic gearbox, not a quicker Megane. For a Malaysian buyer, that makes the choice about shifting, not performance.
Pick the Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT if you want the same 276 hp, 5.8-second pace and 384-litre boot for RM20,000 less.
Pick the Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC if you want the wet dual-clutch automatic and are happy paying extra without gaining speed, power or space.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT RM279,888; Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC RM299,888
- Transmission: Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT manual; Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC wet dual-clutch automatic
- Power and torque: Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT 276 hp/390 Nm; Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC 276 hp/390 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT 5.8 s; Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC 5.8 s
- Fuel economy: Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT 7.9 L/100 km; Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC 7.9 L/100 km
- Boot space: Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT 384 L; Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC 384 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 279,888✓ | RM 299,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,798 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 276 hp | 276 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 s | 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 255 km/h | 255 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| CO₂ | 181 g/km | 181 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,364 mm | 4,364 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,669 mm | 2,669 mm |
| Boot space | 384 L | 384 L |
| Fuel tank | 50 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 279 | RM 279 |
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.
280 Cup MT
- RM20,000 cheaper than the EDC
- Same 276 hp and 390 Nm
- Same 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Manual gearbox will not suit every driver
- No auto emergency braking listed
- No performance advantage over the EDC
280 Cup EDC
- Wet dual-clutch automatic gearbox
- Same 255 km/h top speed as the manual
- Same 384-litre boot and five-seat cabin
- RM20,000 more expensive
- No extra power or torque
- No auto emergency braking listed
280 Cup MT vs 280 Cup EDC FAQ
Is the Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT or Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC better?
The Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT is the better value. It has the same 276 hp, 390 Nm, 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time and 255 km/h top speed as the EDC, but costs RM20,000 less.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC costs RM299,888, while the Renault Megane RS 280 Cup MT costs RM279,888. That is a RM20,000 difference.
Does the Renault Megane RS 280 Cup EDC perform better than the manual?
No. Both variants have 276 hp, 390 Nm, front-wheel drive, a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time and a 255 km/h top speed. The EDC’s main difference is its wet dual-clutch automatic gearbox.