Mégane R.S. 300 Trophy versus Civic Type R

Renault has confirmed prices and specifications for the new Mégane R.S. 300 Trophy, which is now available to order.

There are several enhancements compared to a regular Mégane R.S. 280. As well as an extra 20 horsepower, the superior Renault Sport model gains lightweight 19” ‘Jerez’ alloy wheels shod with Bridgestone Potenza S001 tyres, 355 mm bi-material front brake discs and a revised exhaust that incorporates a sound-altering mechanical valve in the rear silencer.

Renault Mégane R.S. 300 Trophy (2019) Side

Also fitted as standard is the Cup chassis package. This is claimed to deliver better handling thanks to a Torsen mechanical limited-slip differential, firmer dampers, stiffer springs and thicker anti-roll bars.

Given the budget required to buy a Mégane R.S. 300 Trophy and its performance potential, the Honda Civic Type R is an obvious rival.

Honda Civic Type R (2018) Side

Indeed, as the data below shows, Renault seems to have done some serious benchmarking.

Model Renault
Mégane
R.S. 300 Trophy 		Honda
Civic
Type R
Engine 1.8 litre,
four-cylinder,
turbocharged
petrol 		2.0 litre,
four-cylinder,
turbocharged
petrol
Transmission 6-speed
manual 		6-speed
dual-clutch
automatic 		6-speed
manual
Power 295 bhp
(220 kW /
300 PS) 		315 bhp
(235 kW /
320 PS)
Torque 400 Nm
(295 lb/ft) 		420 Nm
(309 lb/ft) 		400 Nm
(295 lb/ft)
0-62 mph
(100 km/h) 		5.7 secs 5.7 secs 5.8 secs
Top Speed 162 mph
(260 km/h) 		158 mph
(254 km/h) 		169 mph
(271 km/h)
Combined cycle 35.3 mpg
(8.0 l/100km) 		36.7 mpg
(7.7 l/100km) 		36.7 mpg
(7.7 l/100km)
CO2 emissions 183 g/km 176 g/km 176 g/km
OTR price £31,810 £33,510 £31,525 /
£33,525*
*GT version.

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