WRX vs Megane RS vs GTI w/perf pack - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

thill · 05-18-2014, 10:57 AM

Nice comparison. Hard to argue with the bang for the buck on the WRX, but I like the look of the Megane a lot. Wish we got that hatch here in the States:

http://www.caradvice.com.au/videos/s...ult-megane-rs/

Jegan_V · 05-18-2014, 11:35 AM

Renault apparently makes the best driving FWD hot hatches these days. I do like the look of the Megane III, although the new Clio and Twingo is likely what the new Megane will start to look like and I don't like the look of those cars.

French cars do have a mountain to climb though if they intend to return to North America. The old Renault Le Car, and the Renault Alliance and Medallion...definitely gave them a horrible reputation, a time when North America was starting to no longer tolerate rubbish from Detroit let alone France. Peugeot disappeared after the 505, I'm guessing its likely due to similar problems as Renault and all the Italian automakers that left like Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Fiat.

CyberFormula · 05-19-2014, 04:36 AM

The WRX is awesome.

Shame that the STI cannot have the same powerplant.

At least the STI is faster than many cars, and WRX is faster than its competition. The only thing the competition has over these 2 cars is the fuel consumption.

GTI , M235i, CLA AMG, and whatever its being compared to all have better MPG.
We're in the age where MPG matters even on a performance car, considering there are many options that offer 30+mpg.

DarkSunrise · 05-19-2014, 08:02 AM

I haven't seen the video, but I would guess:

- Megane as the best driver's car
- GTI for best overall package and refinement
- WRX for best performance (+ AWD)

n2oinferno · 05-19-2014, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thill

Nice comparison. Hard to argue with the bang for the buck on the WRX, but I like the look of the Megane a lot. Wish we got that hatch here in the States:

Our hatches may not be as hot but we have a handful of great options now. We'll wait and see how the Focus RS does.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jegan_V

French cars do have a mountain to climb though if they intend to return to North America.

I agree. So they ought to sell them rebadged as Nissans. Of course I don't see that happening with their halo sporty car.

Xti · 05-20-2014, 10:12 AM

The WRX is awesome. Especially with claims that Ecutek tune can gain 50 AWHP up from 227 AWHP on the base line...that makes it as fast as the STI, but the STI has better suspensions, and everything else....just old engine LOL

05-18-2014, 10:57 AM	#1
thill Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2020 SS1LE (previous 13 BRZ owner) Location: North Pole Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 328 Thanked 1,463 Times in 802 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	WRX vs Megane RS vs GTI w/perf pack Nice comparison. Hard to argue with the bang for the buck on the WRX, but I like the look of the Megane a lot. Wish we got that hatch here in the States: http://www.caradvice.com.au/videos/s...ult-megane-rs/

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CyberFormula Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: gti, nsx, integra type r,porsche911 Location: garage Posts: 536 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The WRX is awesome. Shame that the STI cannot have the same powerplant. At least the STI is faster than many cars, and WRX is faster than its competition. The only thing the competition has over these 2 cars is the fuel consumption. GTI , M235i, CLA AMG, and whatever its being compared to all have better MPG. We're in the age where MPG matters even on a performance car, considering there are many options that offer 30+mpg. __________________

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DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,795 Thanks: 2,171 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I haven't seen the video, but I would guess: - Megane as the best driver's car - GTI for best overall package and refinement - WRX for best performance (+ AWD) __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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Jegan_V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2023 Subaru BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 433 Thanks: 67 Thanked 275 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Renault apparently makes the best driving FWD hot hatches these days. I do like the look of the Megane III, although the new Clio and Twingo is likely what the new Megane will start to look like and I don't like the look of those cars. French cars do have a mountain to climb though if they intend to return to North America. The old Renault Le Car, and the Renault Alliance and Medallion...definitely gave them a horrible reputation, a time when North America was starting to no longer tolerate rubbish from Detroit let alone France. Peugeot disappeared after the 505, I'm guessing its likely due to similar problems as Renault and all the Italian automakers that left like Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Fiat.

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