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Renault Megane 4 RS 280 vs Renault Megane 3 RS 265: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

compact · 2018 vs 2011 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement

Result · yearly energy cost

ARenault Megane 4 RS 280

2,755 €per year

8,5 L/100 km weighted · 18.37 € per 100 km · 1 270 L per year

Gap116 € per yearin favour of the Megane 4 RS 280 (−4 %)≈ 53 L petrol 95
BRenault Megane 3 RS 265

2,871 €per year

8,8 L/100 km weighted · 19.14 € per 100 km · 1 323 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Megane 4BB · Megane 3Gap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway3,078 €3,411 €333 € · Megane 4
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,755 €2,871 €116 € · Megane 4
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,505 €2,454 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the Megane 4 RS 280

1 year
116 €
3 years
347 €
5 years
579 €
10 years
1,157 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
8.1 L/100 km · 8.2 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
280 ch · 265 ch
Kerb weight
1,450 kg · 1,376 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Renault Megane 4 RS 280 and Renault Megane 3 RS 265 have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The Renault Megane 4 RS 280 is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.