What is the difference between the Megane IV R.S. 280 and 300 Trophy?

Both use the same 1.8-litre turbo four, but the R.S. 280 makes 205kW and the R.S. 300 Trophy makes 221kW (300hp). The Trophy also gets the Cup chassis, Torsen limited-slip differential, bi-material front brake discs and 19-inch wheels as standard, whereas those were part of the optional Cup Pack on the 280.

Does the Megane IV GT have all-wheel drive?

No. The Megane IV GT and all R.S. models are front-wheel drive. What they do have is 4CONTROL four-wheel steering, which turns the rear wheels to sharpen low-speed agility and improve high-speed stability, but drive still goes to the front axle only.

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R.S. 300 Trophy Automatic (EDC)2018POA221kW / 420Nm8L/100kmFWD5

Power: 221kW
Torque: 420Nm
0–100: 5.7s
Fuel use: 8L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed dual-clutch (EDC)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
ANCAP: 5-star

The Megane IV moved to a wider, more grown-up hatch body and, in warm/hot form, added rear-wheel steering (4CONTROL). AU sporty models span the 151kW GT (TCe 205, EDC auto with 4CONTROL) up to the Renault Sport R.S. 280 (205kW, manual or EDC) and the flagship R.S. 300 Trophy (221kW, Cup chassis and Torsen LSD). The R.S. cars are front-drive turbo four-cylinder hot hatches with Brembo brakes; the Trophy adds bi-material discs and standard 19-inch wheels. A used buyer picking between them is really choosing engine size and how track-focused they want to go.

Configure the R.S. 300 Trophy Automatic (EDC)

GT (TCe 205)2018POA151kW / 280Nm6L/100kmFWD5

Power: 151kW
Torque: 280Nm
0–100: 7.1s
Fuel use: 6L/100km
Gearbox: 7-speed dual-clutch (EDC)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,300kg
ANCAP: 5-star

The Megane IV moved to a wider, more grown-up hatch body and, in warm/hot form, added rear-wheel steering (4CONTROL). AU sporty models span the 151kW GT (TCe 205, EDC auto with 4CONTROL) up to the Renault Sport R.S. 280 (205kW, manual or EDC) and the flagship R.S. 300 Trophy (221kW, Cup chassis and Torsen LSD). The R.S. cars are front-drive turbo four-cylinder hot hatches with Brembo brakes; the Trophy adds bi-material discs and standard 19-inch wheels. A used buyer picking between them is really choosing engine size and how track-focused they want to go.

Configure the GT (TCe 205)

R.S. 300 Trophy Manual2018POA221kW / 400Nm8.3L/100kmFWD5

Power: 221kW
Torque: 400Nm
0–100: 5.7s
Fuel use: 8.3L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
ANCAP: 5-star

The Megane IV moved to a wider, more grown-up hatch body and, in warm/hot form, added rear-wheel steering (4CONTROL). AU sporty models span the 151kW GT (TCe 205, EDC auto with 4CONTROL) up to the Renault Sport R.S. 280 (205kW, manual or EDC) and the flagship R.S. 300 Trophy (221kW, Cup chassis and Torsen LSD). The R.S. cars are front-drive turbo four-cylinder hot hatches with Brembo brakes; the Trophy adds bi-material discs and standard 19-inch wheels. A used buyer picking between them is really choosing engine size and how track-focused they want to go.

Configure the R.S. 300 Trophy Manual

R.S. 280 Manual2018POA205kW / 390Nm7.4L/100kmFWD5

Power: 205kW
Torque: 390Nm
0–100: 5.8s
Fuel use: 7.4L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed manual
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
ANCAP: 5-star

The Megane IV moved to a wider, more grown-up hatch body and, in warm/hot form, added rear-wheel steering (4CONTROL). AU sporty models span the 151kW GT (TCe 205, EDC auto with 4CONTROL) up to the Renault Sport R.S. 280 (205kW, manual or EDC) and the flagship R.S. 300 Trophy (221kW, Cup chassis and Torsen LSD). The R.S. cars are front-drive turbo four-cylinder hot hatches with Brembo brakes; the Trophy adds bi-material discs and standard 19-inch wheels. A used buyer picking between them is really choosing engine size and how track-focused they want to go.

Configure the R.S. 280 Manual

R.S. 280 Automatic (EDC)2018POA205kW / 390Nm7.5L/100kmFWD5

Power: 205kW
Torque: 390Nm
0–100: 5.8s
Fuel use: 7.5L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed dual-clutch (EDC)
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
ANCAP: 5-star

The Megane IV moved to a wider, more grown-up hatch body and, in warm/hot form, added rear-wheel steering (4CONTROL). AU sporty models span the 151kW GT (TCe 205, EDC auto with 4CONTROL) up to the Renault Sport R.S. 280 (205kW, manual or EDC) and the flagship R.S. 300 Trophy (221kW, Cup chassis and Torsen LSD). The R.S. cars are front-drive turbo four-cylinder hot hatches with Brembo brakes; the Trophy adds bi-material discs and standard 19-inch wheels. A used buyer picking between them is really choosing engine size and how track-focused they want to go.

Configure the R.S. 280 Automatic (EDC)

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