Verdict
At RM234,527, the outgoing Renault Megane RS Mk3 is the lower-cost route to a 265 hp, 360 Nm hot hatch, with a six-speed manual, Cup chassis and Recaro buckets. The RM368,888 Renault Megane RS Mk4 Facelift costs RM134,361 more, but brings 296 hp, 420 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time, plus five doors and a 384-litre boot. For Malaysian daily use, its automatic, rear vents and reverse camera make the newer car easier to live with; the Mk3 is the more focused budget choice.
Pick the Renault Megane RS Mk3 if you want the RM134,361 cheaper car with a six-speed manual, Recaro bucket seats and a 60-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Renault Megane RS Mk4 Facelift if you want 296 hp, 420 Nm, five doors and a dual-clutch automatic for daily use.
Key differences
- Price: Renault Megane RS Mk3 RM234,527; Renault Megane RS Mk4 Facelift RM368,888.
- Performance: Mk3 makes 265 hp and 360 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds; Mk4 Facelift makes 296 hp and 420 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.
- Transmission: Mk3 has a six-speed manual; Mk4 Facelift has a six-speed wet dual-clutch automatic with paddle shifts.
- Practicality: Mk3 has 3 doors and a 344-litre boot; Mk4 Facelift has 5 doors and a 384-litre boot.
- Chassis: Mk3 uses a torsion-beam rear suspension and Cup chassis with a limited-slip differential; Mk4 Facelift uses multi-link rear suspension, rear-wheel…
- Running figures: Mk3 is rated at 8.2 L/100 km with 190 g/km CO2 and a 60-litre tank; Mk4 Facelift is rated at 7.
Mk3
- Six-speed manual gearbox and Recaro bucket seats.
- Cup chassis with limited-slip differential.
- 31 kg lighter and fitted with a 60-litre fuel tank.
- Lower 265 hp and 360 Nm outputs than the Mk4 Facelift's 296 hp and 420 Nm.
- Three-door body and 344-litre boot are less practical than five doors and 384 litres.
- No reverse camera, navigation, Bluetooth or rear air-con vents.
Mk4 Facelift
- 296 hp, 420 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five doors, 384-litre boot, rear vents and four auto-up/down windows.
- Rear-wheel steering, Torsen limited-slip differential and launch control.
- RM134,361 more expensive than the Mk3.
- 31 kg heavier than the Mk3 at 1,405 kg.
- 50-litre fuel tank is 10 litres smaller than the Mk3's.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM234,527✓ | RM368,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM279✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 296 hp✓ |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 420 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82.7 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.2 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6MT | 6-speed Efficient Dual Clutch |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Renault | Getrag |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6 seconds | 5.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.2 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 260 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 190 g/km | 181 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,299 mm | 4,364 mm |
| Width | 1,848 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | — | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm | 2,669 mm |
| Weight | 1,374 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 344 litres | 384 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/40R18 | 245/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/40R18 | 245/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Interlagos Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Interlagos Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Cup Chassis, Limited Slip Differential | Cup Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering, Torsen Limited-slip Differential, Launch Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point belts | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Normal bulb | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual adjustment, Recaro buckets | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone automatic climate control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1x front | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map lights, Ambient | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | Two front | 2 Front, 3 Rear |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 player with 6 speakers | R-Link 2 Infotainment System with 8.7" Vertical Touchscreen and 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless push button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive cruise control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
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.
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Mk3 vs Mk4 Facelift FAQ
Is the Renault Megane RS Mk3 or Renault Megane RS Mk4 Facelift better?
The Renault Megane RS Mk4 Facelift is better for daily use and outright pace, with 296 hp, five doors, a dual-clutch automatic and a 384-litre boot. Choose the Mk3 for its manual gearbox, Recaro buckets and much lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Megane RS Mk4 Facelift costs RM134,361 more than the Renault Megane RS Mk3.
Which Megane RS is more practical?
The Renault Megane RS Mk4 Facelift is more practical. It has five doors instead of three, a 384-litre boot instead of 344 litres, rear air-con vents, a reverse camera and four power windows.