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Renault Mégane vs Kia EV2 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 147 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 22,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Kia EV2?

Renault Mégane vs Kia EV2: Key differences

Renault Mégane

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  • markedly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV2

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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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 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.

Kia EV2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,800 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,257 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV2 is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Renault Mégane. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV2 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 453 km, about 1 km more than the Renault Mégane.

EV2

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 markedly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 147 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia EV2 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 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, Kia EV2 is very slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV2 carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane holds a narrow 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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Mégane

Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 452 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
22,800 - 31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
317 - 453 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
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,200 mm
Length
-
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 kg
Payload
400 - 475 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
218 HP
Power HP
135 - 147 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
100 - 108 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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