Renault Mégane R26.R | Clio V6 [Autocar]

Renault Mégane R26R meets its ancestor: extreme Mégane head to head against the Clio V6.

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Renault
• Megane
• R26.R
• Clio
• V6
• autocar

[prancinghorse25]

As much as I have (A LOT OF) respects towards the incredible R26.R, I can't even hesitate. In my case, it will be without a doubt the outstanding and spectacular Clio V6 (preferably the 1st Generation). The clio V6 looks like a real prototype or concept car that was produced for the masses (in very low numbers, of course).

But at the end, both are real beasts.

RenaultSport, 4life!!!

[GrotrianSeiler]

I'd take the Clio V6 at 8/10s any day. The R26 doesn't have any of the specialness of the V6. Not that I wouldn't want to drive the thing.

[AdamR32RSI]

Both cars i would love in my garage but if i had to chose, it would be the R26.R

[zdzichu328]

nice shakin' tits

[Robcatist]

The R26 is gonna handle better but its always gonna be the V6 for me!!!!

[sashaalx03]

That Clio is just stupid, but i love it.

[petechett]

he sounds like baldrick from blackadder

[Veee6]

i put regulary R888 for trackdays on my Clio V6 like that on the vid. And he make a lot of fun with and is very quick on cornering.

[SomecoolName1]

3:14 lifted a tire at 10 mph.

[horilazar]

@HENRYHOBBS1 yes, the R26 has the Cup as standard, my bad. I was confusing it with the Renaultsport 225. It's not soft, trust me. Maybe it's not as stiff as a Renault, but it is enough. Don't get me wrong, I love the Megane R26.R., but it doesen't do all the right things at all the right times. That's what would keep me away from buying one, the fact that you can't use it as an everyday car. But do I want to drive it ocasionally? YES, SIR !

[HENRYHOBBS1]

@horilazar r26 doesnt have a cup chassis option,its hardcore as standard.st to soft n thirsty

[horilazar]

They are hot and they have hatches, but they are not hot hatchbacks. A hot hatch should combine performance with practicality and these two don't. As some engineering pieces, they are fabulous,they are fast, flamboyant and mad. but they fail as everyday cars. And that's the point of a hot hatch: an everyday car that has a subtle evil side. I would take the standard Megane R26 with the Cup chassis, if I had to choose a hot Renault. If not, I would buy a Focus ST ( only an opinion )