Renault Megane RS: Mk3 vs Mk4
Verdict
Both are five-seat, C-segment, CBU petrol hot hatches with manual gearboxes and front-wheel drive, so this is not a format change. The Mk4 costs RM279,888 against RM234,527 for the Mk3, a RM45,361 gap. For that, it gets 276 hp and 390 Nm versus 265 hp and 360 Nm, trims 0–100 km/h from 6.0 to 5.8 seconds, uses 7.9 rather than 8.2 L/100 km and has a 384-litre boot. The Mk3 counters with a 60-litre tank and lower buy-in.
Pick the Renault Megane RS Mk3 if you want the cheaper manual front-drive Megane RS and can live with 265 hp, 360 Nm and a 344-litre boot.
Pick the Renault Megane RS Mk4 if you want the stronger, quicker and more practical car, with 276 hp, 390 Nm and 384 litres of boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Mk3 RM234,527; Mk4 RM279,888
- Engine and output: Mk3 1,998 cc, 265 hp, 360 Nm; Mk4 1,798 cc, 276 hp, 390 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: Mk3 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s, 250 km/h; Mk4 5.8 s, 255 km/h
- Fuel economy and CO₂: Mk3 8.2 L/100 km, 190 g/km; Mk4 7.9 L/100 km, 181 g/km
- Boot and fuel tank: Mk3 344 L, 60 L tank; Mk4 384 L, 50 L tank
- Road tax: Mk3 RM379 per year; Mk4 RM279 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 234,527✓ | RM 279,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 265 hp | 276 hp✓ |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 390 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 5.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 255 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 190 g/km | 181 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,299 mm | 4,364 mm |
| Width | 1,848 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 0 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm | 2,669 mm |
| Boot space | 344 L | 384 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | 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.
Mk3
- RM45,361 cheaper to buy
- Larger 60-litre fuel tank
- Manual, front-wheel-drive RS format retained
- Lower 265 hp and 360 Nm outputs
- Slower 6.0-second 0–100 km/h time
- Smaller 344-litre boot
Mk4
- More power and torque at 276 hp and 390 Nm
- Quicker 5.8-second 0–100 km/h time
- Larger 384-litre boot
- Costs RM45,361 more
- Smaller 50-litre fuel tank
- Still has no listed auto emergency braking
Mk3 vs Mk4 FAQ
Is the Renault Megane RS Mk3 or Renault Megane RS Mk4 better?
The Renault Megane RS Mk4 is better on numbers: it has more power, more torque, quicker acceleration, lower fuel use, lower CO₂ and a bigger boot. The Mk3 only wins on price and fuel tank size.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Megane RS Mk4 costs RM279,888, while the Renault Megane RS Mk3 is RM234,527. That makes the Mk4 RM45,361 more expensive.
Which Renault Megane RS is cheaper to run on paper?
The Mk4 has the edge, with 7.9 L/100 km fuel economy, 181 g/km CO₂ and RM279 annual road tax. The Mk3 records 8.2 L/100 km, 190 g/km and RM379 road tax.