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Renault Mégane vs Genesis GV70 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Genesis GV70?

Renault Mégane vs Genesis GV70: Key differences

Renault Mégane

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Genesis GV70

  • substantially more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mégane

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Mégane is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Genesis GV70 costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,128 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is markedly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Genesis GV70. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV70 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 27 km more than the Renault Mégane.

GV70

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 Genesis GV70 offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV70 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV70 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Mégane

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 noticeably lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 616 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV70 offers noticeably more boot space – 503 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV70 carries somewhat more – 515 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV70 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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GV70

Genesis GV70

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
479 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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
503 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
-
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 kg
Payload
515 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
360 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
Renault
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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