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Mégane
2008 Renault Mégane RS
France
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
Renault
Model
Mégane
Variant
RS
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
II Phase II
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
RS 3-door Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
230 hp
Power (kW)
169 kW
Torque
310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed
236 km/h
(147 mph)
0–60 mph
6.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.5 seconds
Displacement
1,998 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,228 mm
(166.5 in)
Width
1,777 mm
(70.0 in)
Height
1,437 mm
(56.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,625 mm
(103.3 in)
Curb weight
1,430 kg
(3,153 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
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.4 litres
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Brake Fluid
120,000 km / 4 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
30,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 1 years
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
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
CO₂, Combined
200 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,518 mm
(59.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,514 mm
(59.6 in)
Overhang, Front
857 mm
(33.7 in)
Overhang, Rear
754 mm
(29.7 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
120 mm
(4.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
987 mm
(38.9 in)
Head Room, Rear
878 mm
(34.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,404 mm
(55.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,390 mm
(54.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,474 mm
(58.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,468 mm
(57.8 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,800 kg
(3,968 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
650 kg
(1,433 lb)
Cargo Capacity
370 kg
(816 lb)
Max Roof Load
80 kg
(176 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Renault-Nissan Platforms
C Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Electrical
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heat-Insulating Windows
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
60.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
MP3
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Optional
USB
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Cooled
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 › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Entry Guard
Optional
Footwell
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
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Plastic
Colour
Grey
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
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)
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Yes
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Cameras
Rear
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
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
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
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: Yes
Rear: Yes
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
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D1S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H1
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)
Turn Indicators, Front
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Roof Railing
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Alloy
Optional
Steel
Optional
Cruise Control
Activate/Deactivate
Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
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
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
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)
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Body
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Variant
Mégane RS
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II Phase II
2006–2009
Year
2008
Powertrain
RS 3-door Manual
Horsepower
230 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
FWD
Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
