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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Renault Mégane?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • slightly more power
  • slightly more electric range
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Renault Mégane

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  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Mégane is barely cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the Mazda 6 Saloon. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers slightly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 100 km more than the Renault Mégane.

Mégane

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers slightly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Saloon is only slightly faster – reaching 175 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Saloon delivers only slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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 slightly lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 308 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers somewhat more boot space – 389 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,332 L, about 258 L more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries a bit more – 446 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane is slightly ahead 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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Mégane

Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 452 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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