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BYD Han vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or Renault Mégane?

BYD Han vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

BYD Han

  • substantially more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Renault Mégane

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Mégane is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,103 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BYD Han. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers slightly more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 69 km more than the Renault Mégane.

Mégane

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Han offers substantially more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BYD Han is moderately faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Mégane is clearly lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 606 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Han offers only slightly more boot space – 410 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries visibly more – 446 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 521 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
335 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Renault
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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