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Nissan Leaf vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (217 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Leaf or Renault Mégane?

Nissan Leaf vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Nissan Leaf

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • a bit more trunk space
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Renault Mégane

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  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leaf

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Leaf is somewhat cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,243 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Leaf is slightly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Renault Mégane. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Leaf offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 172 km more than the Renault Mégane.

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 Renault Mégane offers very slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 217 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Nissan Leaf takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Leaf delivers somewhat more torque with 355 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 55 Nm more.

Leaf

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 barely lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers a bit more boot space – 437 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries barely more – 446 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Leaf is clearly superior 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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Leaf

Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 176 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 624 km
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Reviews Nissan Leaf

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Mir
12 Mar 2026, 21:05:00

The author of this comparison probably doesn't read what they're writing. Almost 100 Nm is a small difference? XD And by the way, the Leaf is listed at 6.9 s to the first 100 km/h while the rival is over 8 s — that's not a small difference… it's a shame to read this comparison with so many mistakes; better to take a drive and judge for yourself.

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Renault Mégane

The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 624 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
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
437 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
441 - 444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
176 - 217 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the Nissan Leaf?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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