Renault Megane 2008–2012 car dimensions: 4299 mm long, 1804 mm wide and 1423 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,280 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin offers dual-zone automatic climate control on higher trims for separate driver and passenger settings, with manual air conditioning on base models. Cruise control with speed limiter comes standard on Dynamique and above. Parking sensors are available, rear ones on mid-to-high grades and front plus rear as options or on top trims. A colour screen appears with the optional navigation system. Lane departure warning via the Visio system is offered on later models in the generation. No automatic emergency braking or blind spot warning is listed.
The boot holds 377 litres with the rear seats up. Folding the 1/3-2/3 split rear seats expands it to 1024 litres for larger loads.
Braked towing capacity is 1300 kg across engines, with unbraked around 640 kg. Payload is typically 448 kg. The Coupe comes with a firmer sports chassis and lower ride height as standard, suiting spirited driving more than heavy work.
The cabin offers ergonomic controls and seats shaped for long-distance comfort with thick foam and firm support. Front seats adjust for height and lumbar. higher packs add electric driver adjustment with memory and heating. Dual-zone climate control lets each front occupant set temperature with Auto, Fast or Soft modes. A fixed panoramic glass roof option floods the space with light. Rear access uses easy-entry seats and the cabin stays quiet.
Fuel tank holds 60 litres. mixed consumption examples include 6.9 l/100 km for 1.6 16V and lower figures for dCi diesels.
Euro NCAP 5 stars with maximum adult protection score.
Standard safety includes ABS with emergency brake assist and multiple airbags (front, side, curtain, anti-submarining).
ESP with ASR available by grade. ISOFIX points fitted.
Engines cover petrol 1.6 16V, 1.4 TCe, 2.0 16V and 2.0 TCe plus dCi diesels from 1.5 to 2.0. Official mixed-cycle figures range from around 4.4-4.6 l/100 km on efficient diesels up to 7.6 l/100 km on higher-output petrols, with CO2 from low-110s g/km on some diesels to mid-170s on petrols. Tank capacity is 60 litres across the range.
The generation scored five Euro NCAP stars and a perfect adult occupant result. Standard kit covers ABS with brake assist, six to eight airbags depending on market listing, anti-whiplash headrests and ISOFIX. Higher grades or packs add ESP, tyre-pressure monitoring and parking sensors.
Cabin materials and dual-zone climate keep daily use pleasant. Fixed panoramic roof and heated front seats appear on options or higher packs. Easy-entry front seats aid rear access. Regular oil and filter changes keep the engines reliable. stick to the maintenance booklet for exact timing as it varies by engine and use.
Length 4299 mm, Width 1804 mm, Height 1423 mm, Wheelbase 2640 mm (Megane 2008–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net/en/renault-megane-iii-coupe-1.6-16v-110hp-10525 and 2009 Renault Megane Coupe brochure.