Nissan Leaf vs Renault Mégane – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Nissan Leaf has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £, while the Renault Mégane costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4286 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Mégane: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Nissan Leaf with 16.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.30 kWh.

As for range, the Renault Mégane performs somewhat better – achieving up to 452 km, about 67 km more than the Nissan Leaf.

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 Renault Mégane has a hardly any edge – offering 218 HP compared to 217 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 6.90 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.40 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Mégane performs slight better – reaching 160 km/h, while the Nissan Leaf tops out at 157 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Leaf pulls a bit stronger with 340 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Nissan Leaf is minimal lighter – 1580 kg compared to 1719 kg. The difference is around 139 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers slight more room – 394 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane performs markedly better – up to 1332 L, which is about 542 L more than the Nissan Leaf.

When it comes to payload, Renault Mégane hardly any takes the win – 446 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

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