Honda CR-V vs Renault Mégane – Which car suits you better?

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

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 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the Honda CR-V costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7714 £.

As for range, the Renault Mégane performs significantly better – achieving up to 452 km, about 373 km more than the Honda CR-V.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Mégane has a a bit edge – offering 218 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Honda CR-V performs to a small extent better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda CR-V pulls somewhat stronger with 335 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Renault Mégane is hardly perceptible lighter – 1719 kg compared to 1821 kg. The difference is around 102 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda CR-V offers clearly perceptible more room – 617 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 228 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda CR-V performs distinct better – up to 1710 L, which is about 378 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, Honda CR-V barely noticeable takes the win – 475 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Our conclusion: The Renault Mégane proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Renault Mégane is the better all-rounder in this comparison.