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Nissan Ariya vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Renault Mégane?

Nissan Ariya vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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Renault Mégane

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ariya

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Mégane is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,791 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 9.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 35 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

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 Nissan Ariya offers clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Ariya is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

Ariya

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Mégane is markedly lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 558 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers barely more boot space – 415 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,332 L, about 52 L more than the Nissan Ariya.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries somewhat more – 446 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya is clearly ahead overall 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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Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 417 km
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Nissan Ariya
Renault Mégane

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
87 kWh
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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
4,595 mm
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,280 L
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
363 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
320 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
Nissan
Brand
Renault
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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