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MINI MINI vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (23,300 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI MINI or Renault Mégane?

MINI MINI vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

MINI MINI

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Renault Mégane

  • a bit more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space

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

MINI

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.

MINI MINI is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,300 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,743 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI MINI is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Renault Mégane. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers a bit more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 50 km more than the MINI MINI.

Mégane

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 MINI MINI offers moderately 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 MINI MINI is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MINI MINI is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI MINI delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

MINI

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 terms of curb weight, MINI MINI is clearly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 384 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers markedly more boot space – 389 L compared to 275 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,332 L, about 407 L more than the MINI MINI.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries very slightly more – 446 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI MINI 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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MINI

MINI MINI

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 258 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 293 - 402 km
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The MINI is a cheeky, joyfully small hatch that turns even the most humdrum commute into something worth smiling about. It serves up go-kart handling, a stylish cabin and near-endless customization, making it a perfect pick for drivers who want personality packed into a compact package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,300 - 37,500 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
293 - 402 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
36.6 - 49.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback, Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,730 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
3,858 - 4,036 mm
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,744 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
1,431 - 1,464 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
725 - 925 L
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
345 - 445 kg
Payload
446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
160 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MINI
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the MINI MINI have?

The MINI MINI is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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