The rivals

ROAD TEST: The rivals to the Renault Megane RenaultTsport

ROAD TEST:The rivals to the Renault Megane RenaultTsport

Ford Focus 2.5 ST

Power: 225bhp

0-100km/h: 6.8 secs

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L/100km (mpg): 9.3 (30.3)

CO2: 224g/km

Tax: €1,050, Band F

Price: €36,640

Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSi DSG RS

Power: 200bhp

0-100km/h: 7.2 secs

L/100km (mpg): 7.7 (36.6)

CO2: 180g/km

Tax: €630, Band E

Price: €31,815

Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TSi GTi 3dr

Power: 211bhp

0-100km/h: 6.9 secs

L/100km (mpg): 7.3 (38.6)

CO2: 170g/km

Tax: €630, Band E

Price: €33,130

Honda Civic Type-R

Power: 201bhp

0-100km/h: 6.6 secs

L/100km (mpg): 9.1 (31.0)

CO2: 215g/km

Tax: €1,050, Band F

Price: €38,317