Renault Megane Coupe

1996 – 1999 Coupé France

Renault built the Megane Coupe from 1996 to 1999. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 90 to 150 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,010 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.1 L/100 km. It was also available as sedan, hatchback, estate and convertible.

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Body styleCoupé

Production1996 – 1999

Variants4

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Sedan 1996 – 1999

5 Doors · Hatchback 1996 – 1999

Estate / wagon 1999 – 2003

Convertible 1997 – 1999

Key specifications (range)

Power90 – 150 hp

0–100 km/h8.6 – 11.3 s

Top speed184 – 215 km/h

Fuel economy5.1 – 9.1 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	11.3 s	184	5-Speed manual
1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	99 hp	11.2 s	186	5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	9.5 s	200	5-Speed manual
2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.6 s	215	Manual, 5 Speed

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5000 RPM90 HP @ 5000 RPM89 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 101 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM137 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114.3 mph (184 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70/R13

Dimensions

Length: 154.7 in (3929 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2469 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2226.7 lbs (1010 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 168 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1870 cm3 (114 ci)
Power: 73 KW @ 6000 RPM99 HP @ 6000 RPM98 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM200 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 115.6 mph (186 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/70/R13

Dimensions

Length: 154.7 in (3929 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2469 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 135.2 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM168 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65/R14

Dimensions

Length: 154.7 in (3929 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2469 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 193 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 6000 RPM150 HP @ 6000 RPM148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM185 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 5 Speed

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60/R16

Dimensions

Length: 154.7 in (3929 mm)
Width: 66.9 in (1699 mm)
Height: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.2 in (2469 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2414.1 lbs (1095 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 214 g/km

Length3,929 mm

Width1,699 mm

Height1,369 mm

Wheelbase2,469 mm

Curb weight1,010 – 1,095 kg

Torque137 – 200 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.