Megane 250/265 versus Clio 200

[nammynake]

I've previously owned a Clio 200 with the optional cup pack. The steering, balance and grip were pretty much perfection for me given that it was also a practical daily drive. The only area that it was lacking in was power. The NA engine was sublime at the top end but for every day driving it became a bit of a pain.

The current Megane gets excellent reviews but I'm keen to hear from anyone who has driven both cars. Presumably the Megane is heavier but how much of this weight gain is translated into how it drives? Ideally I want a car with the practicality of the Clio (fold-down rear seats so I can chuck my bike in) but with some more oomph...particularly low-down power).

Thanks

[CarlT]

The 265 is awesome to drive in the road, but I preferred the Clio on track!

[nammynake]

CarlT said:

The 265 is awesome to drive in the road, but I preferred the Clio on track!

I won't be tracking it, but I do want the agility of the Clio. Does the Megan's 'feel' heavier on normal roads?

[MarkRSi]

nammynake said:

CarlT said:

The 265 is awesome to drive in the road, but I preferred the Clio on track!

I won't be tracking it, but I do want the agility of the Clio. Does the Megan's 'feel' heavier on normal roads?

To me, it does... but then my previous car was mid engined (MR2 Roadster), so anything with an engine up front is bound to feel like a lardy bd. That said it can turn in alarmingly quickly under power which I assume is the LSD doing it's thing.

[DanielSan]

Best idea is to go and test drive one.

[CarlT]

nammynake said:

I won't be tracking it, but I do want the agility of the Clio. Does the Megan's 'feel' heavier on normal roads?

No. If it was me, I would go for the 250 / 265 ( and I have driven both over 10,000 miles).

[Butter Face]

CarlT said:

nammynake said:

I won't be tracking it, but I do want the agility of the Clio. Does the Megan's 'feel' heavier on normal roads?

No. If it was me, I would go for the 250 / 265 ( and I have driven both over 10,000 miles).

I agree.

As with the Clio, Recaros and Cup are a must.