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2004 Renault Mégane RS

France Gasoline FWD Hatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 2004
Make: Renault
Model

Mégane

Variant

RS

Body Style

Hatchback

Generation

II Phase I

Seats

5

Doors

5

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: RS 5-door Manual
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 225 hp
Power (kW): 165 kW
Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 236 km/h (147 mph)
0–60 mph: 6.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 6.5 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length: 4,209 mm (165.7 in)
Width: 1,777 mm (70.0 in)
Height: 1,457 mm (57.4 in)
Wheelbase: 2,625 mm (103.3 in)
Curb weight: 1,350 kg (2,976 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,000 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30

1,998 cc

10W-40

Engine Oil, Volume

5.4 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 82.7 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 93 mm (3.7 in)
Compression Ratio: 9 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Turbocharger: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Belt
Engine Placement: Front
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System

Brakes

Parking Brake

Manual: Lever

Parking Brake › Manual

Material: Plastic

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

Front Brakes

Cooling: Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil

Suspension, Front

Independent: MacPherson Strut

Suspension, Rear

Semi-dependent: Twist-Beam

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 60 litres

Emission

Emission Standard: Euro 4

Fuel Consumption NEDC

City: 11.5 litres / 100 km
Highway: 7 litres / 100 km
Combined: 8.8 litres / 100 km

Emission NEDC

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,518 mm (59.8 in)
Track, Rear: 1,514 mm (59.6 in)
Turning Circle: 10.5 m
Ground Clearance: 136 mm (5.4 in)

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Hatchback
Pillars: A-D
Chassis Construction: Unibody

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional

Platform

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Yes
Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Display: Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry: Optional
Keyless Start: Optional
Cruise Control: Optional
Speed Limiter: Optional
Parking Heater: Optional
Parking Heater Preparation: Optional

Parking Heater

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Other

Identification

VIN Location

Engine Compartment, Bulkhead: Right
Left Side Casing of Window: Yes
Pillar: B-Pillar, Right

Car Classification

American Classification: Compact Car
British Classification

Renault emblem

Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Cooling

Liquid Cooling

CO₂, Combined

209 g/km

Head Room, Front

980 mm (38.6 in)

Weight

Gross Weight: 1,820 kg (4,012 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%: 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked: 650 kg (1,433 lb)
Cargo Capacity: 470 kg (1,036 lb)
Max Roof Load: 80 kg (176 lb)
Max Towbar Download: 75 kg (165 lb)

Renault-Nissan Platforms: C Platform

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional

Windscreen Wipers

Rear Wiper: Yes
Rear Washer System: Yes

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered
Window Lifts, Rear: Powered
Heated Windows

Lights

Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes

Fog Lights

Front: Halogen

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 4 pcs
Bolt Distance: 100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 60.1
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Rim Type: Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel: Optional

Spare Wheel

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display

Type: Monochrome
Shape: Square

Climate Control

Air Condition: Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator: Yes

Connectivity

Radio: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional

Connectivity › Media Format

CD: Optional
Cassette: Optional

Displays

Center Display: Optional

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light
Armrest Hatch: Optional
Back Pocket: Optional
Coin Holder: Yes
Card Holder: Yes
Under Seats: Optional
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Cooled: Optional
Lockable: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch

Front: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2

Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front

Placement: Middle Console

Lights

Read Light: Front
Guide Light: Optional

Lights › Guide Light

Entry Guard: Optional
Footwell: Optional
Side Mirrors: Optional

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Make-up Light: Driver
Passenger

Other Equipment › Clock

Digital: Center Display

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel: Optional
Power Steering: Electric
Adjustments: Tilt
Colour: Grey
Steering Mechanism: Rack and Pinion

Adjustments

Telescope: Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 330 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed: 1,190 litres
Depth: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed: 1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Width: 1,130 mm (44.5 in)

Design

Transmission Knob Material: Plastic
Colour: Beige
Black
Grey

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height

Cabin Heater

Optional

Parking Heater › Cabin Heater

Engine Heater: Optional
Timer: Optional

Other Features

GPS: Optional
Horn: Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes
Tire Repair Kit: Optional
Compressor: Optional
Fire Extinguisher: Optional
Warning Triangle: Optional
First Aid Kit: Optional
Trunk Modules: Optional
Bicycle Holder: Optional

Yes

PassengerYes

RearYes

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

RearYes

Belt Load Limiter

DriverYes

Passenger-

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes: Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS): Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA): Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors: Optional
Rain Sensors: Yes

Parking Sensors

Rear: Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser: Yes
Anti-theft Alarm: Optional
Central Locking: Yes

Immobiliser

Electronic: Yes

Safety Testing

General

Test Year: 2002
Adult Occupant: 5/5 stars
Pedestrian: 2/4 stars
Test Year: 2003
Overall Score: 33.1
ANCAP Safety Rating: 5

Adult Occupant

Frontal Offset

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Child Protection

Isofix: Passenger: Yes
Rear: Yes

Small Family Car

Australian Classification

Small Car

European Segment

C-Segment

Car.info Classification

Medium Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types

Low Beam: D2S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam: H1
H7
Fog Light, Front: H11
Fog Light, Rear: BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front: W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light: BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light: BA15s (P21W)

Awards

European Car of the Year: 2003

Mégane

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Rear

Heat-Insulating Windows

Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear

Tinted Windows

Optional

Safety Glass

Yes

Windows › Tinted Windows

Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Roof Railing: Optional
Antenna: Yes
Mud Flaps: Optional
Electric: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Full-size

Optional

Temporary

Optional

Spare Wheel › Full-size

Alloy: Optional
Steel: Optional

Manual

Front Seats

Heated Seats: Optional

Second Seat Row

Collapsible: Yes

Coat Hanger

Optional

14.1

Side Impact

16

Pole

2

Whiplash Protection (Assessment)

Not Assessed

Pedestrian

Protection (Assessment): Marginal

Safety Assist

Seat Belt Reminders: 1

Yes

PassengerYes

RearOptional

Side Head Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

RearOptional

Curtain Airbag

DriverOptional

PassengerOptional

RearOptional

Airbag cut-off Switch

Driver-

PassengerYes

Rear-

Turn Indicators, Front

BAU15s (PY21W)

Turn Indicators, Side

W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

Turn Indicators, Rear

BAU15s (PY21W)

Read Light

W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

Trunk

SV8.5 (C5W)

License Plate Light

SV8.5 (C5W)

Hatchback

Variant

Mégane RS Hatchback Generations1 of 2

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

225 hp

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 6-speed

Showcase

Juiced 2: Hot Import NightsSep 17, 2007Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, Windows, Wii

Juiced: EliminatorJun 28, 2006PlayStation Portable

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