Verdict
The Renault Megane RS Mk4 Facelift costs RM368,888 to the Mk3 Facelift’s RM197,888, so the RM171,000 gap is enormous. It buys 296 hp and 420 Nm, a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time, five doors, a 384-litre boot and a wet dual-clutch gearbox. The Mk3 is only 31 kg lighter, but its 265 hp manual format, Recaro fabric seats and 60-litre tank make it the more focused, far cheaper used-performance proposition. For Malaysian traffic and family use, the Mk4’s extra doors, camera and rear vents are easier to live with, if the budget allows.
Pick the Renault Megane RS Mk3 Facelift if you want the RM171,000 saving, a six-speed manual, Recaro sport seats and a larger 60-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Renault Megane RS Mk4 Facelift if you want 296 hp, 420 Nm, five-door practicality and the convenience of its six-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Key differences
- Price: Mk3 RM197,888; Mk4 RM368,888.
- Output: Mk3 265 hp and 360 Nm; Mk4 296 hp and 420 Nm.
- Performance: Mk3 reaches 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and tops out at 250 km/h; Mk4 does 5.8 seconds and 260 km/h.
- Transmission: Mk3 has a six-speed manual; Mk4 has a six-speed wet dual-clutch automatic.
- Practicality: Mk3 has three doors and a 344-litre boot; Mk4 has five doors and a 384-litre boot.
- Chassis: Mk3 uses a torsion-beam rear suspension; Mk4 gets multi-link rear suspension, rear-wheel steering and a Torsen limited-slip differential.
Mk3 Facelift
- RM171,000 lower purchase price.
- Six-speed manual and Recaro sport fabric seats.
- 60-litre fuel tank and 31 kg lower weight.
- Less power and torque: 265 hp/360 Nm versus 296 hp/420 Nm.
- Three doors and a 344-litre boot, against five doors and 384 litres.
- No reverse camera, navigation, Bluetooth or blind-spot information system.
Mk4 Facelift
- 296 hp, 420 Nm and a 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five doors, 384-litre boot, rear air vents and four power windows.
- Rear-wheel steering, Torsen limited-slip differential, launch control and a reverse camera.
- RM171,000 more expensive.
- 31 kg heavier at 1,405 kg.
- Smaller 50-litre fuel tank versus 60 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM197,888✓ | 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 at 5,500 rpm | 296 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 360 Nm at 3,800 rpm | 420 Nm at 2,400 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82.7 mm × 93 mm | 79.7 mm × 90.1 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 | Sport Chassis | 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Side, Curtain) | 6 (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 sport fabric seats | 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 | 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 | Backlit Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | 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 Facelift vs Mk4 Facelift FAQ
Is the Renault Megane RS Mk3 Facelift or Renault Megane RS Mk4 Facelift better?
The Mk4 Facelift is better equipped and more practical, with 31 hp more, 60 Nm more torque, five doors and a 384-litre boot. The Mk3 Facelift is the better choice for a buyer who specifically wants a manual and far lower entry cost.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Megane RS Mk4 Facelift costs RM171,000 more than the Mk3 Facelift.
Which Renault Megane RS Facelift is quicker and cheaper to run on paper?
The Mk4 Facelift is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds versus 6.0 seconds. It also has the lower rated consumption at 7.9 L/100 km versus 8.2 L/100 km, lower CO2 at 181 g/km, and RM279 annual road tax versus RM379.
