RenaultPetrol
Megane 4 RS 280
280 ch · 2018
Motorway range comparison
Trip mapped at a glance. Charging stops visible, total duration predictable. Caralogy simulation at 130 km/h.
Paris → Marseille · 130 km/h · Caralogy simulation
| Megane 4 RS 280 | Clio 3 RS 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total time | 7h06 | 7h06 |
| Charging stops | 1 stop | 1 stop |
| Total cost | 152,17 € | 108,02 €−44,15 € |
Both vehicles drive at 130 km/h. The difference comes from charging stops.
Analysis
Both vehicles drove at 130 km/h for the entire trip. The gap is built at the stops: 1 stop of 5 min for the Megane 4 RS 280 versus 1 stop of 5 min for the Clio 3 RS 200.
The official WLTP figures (8,1 L/100km for Megane 4 RS 280 and 9,2 L/100km for Clio 3 RS 200) are measured on a mixed cycle averaging ~46 km/h. At a steady 130 km/h, aerodynamic drag weighs much more heavily — it grows with the square of speed. Caralogy calculates a motorway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve — not a uniform correction factor. For this trip, the simulation yields 9,7 L/100km (Megane 4 RS 280) and 6,9 L/100km (Clio 3 RS 200). Full methodology: see the dedicated button above the summary.
The cost per kilometre depends on the electricity rate applied to each segment — based on the energy source used at that point of the trip.
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Limonest, A6fuel · 2,02 €/L | 463 km45 L consumed | 0,196 €/km | 90,90 € |
| Limonest, A6 → Marseillefuel · 2,02 €/L | 312 km30 L consumed | 0,196 €/km | 61,27 € |
| Trip total | 152,17 € | ||
| Segment | Distance | €/km | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Manosque, A51fuel · 2,02 €/L | 717 km50 L consumed | 0,139 €/km | 99,99 € |
| Manosque, A51 → Marseillefuel · 2,02 €/L | 58 km4 L consumed | 0,138 €/km | 8,03 € |
| Trip total | 108,02 € | ||
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280 ch · 2018
200 ch · 2009
On Paris → Marseille (775 km at 130 km/h), the Megane 4 RS 280 arrives in 7h06 with 1 stop.
WLTP consumption does not reflect motorway reality. Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so real consumption is 15 to 25 % higher than WLTP combined. Caralogy calculates a highway consumption specific to each vehicle based on its aerodynamic profile (SCx), weight and power curve.
Total time = driving time + charging time. Driving time is calculated at an average speed of 130 km/h on the motorway (adjustable). Charging time is calculated based on the real power curve of each vehicle, respecting the optimal 10 → 80 % range and the maximum power accepted by the chargers on the route.
No. The displayed cost covers only the energy consumed during the trip: kWh × energy rate, with a mix of home charging and DC fast chargers. Battery wear is a long-term ownership cost, not a trip cost.
Electric: 152,17 € (Megane 4 RS 280) and 108,02 € (Clio 3 RS 200). An equivalent petrol SUV (~8 L/100 km) would cost about 115 € in motorway fuel. Electric costs less in energy but adds charging stops.