Civic Type R vs Megane RS Trophy
Honda · Renault
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Civic Type R beats the Megane RS Trophy by a hair, finishing 0.04 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Civic Type R thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Simulated race times
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Civic Type R is $44,000 vs $45,000 for the Megane RS Trophy — a $1,000 gap. Power: Civic Type R makes 15 hp more (315 vs 300). Top speed: Civic Type R runs to 272 km/h, 12 km/h higher than Megane RS Trophy.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Civic Type R or the Megane RS Trophy?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Civic Type R is faster, beating the Megane RS Trophy by 0.04 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Civic Type R vs the Megane RS Trophy?
The Civic Type R hits 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, while the Megane RS Trophy does it in 5.7 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Civic Type R produces 315 hp; the Megane RS Trophy produces 300 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Civic Type R tops out at 272 km/h, and the Megane RS Trophy reaches 260 km/h.
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