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Renault Mégane vs Leapmotor B05 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 23,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Leapmotor B05?

Renault Mégane vs Leapmotor B05: Key differences

Renault Mégane

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  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Leapmotor B05

  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Leapmotor B05 is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Leapmotor B05. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor B05 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 482 km, about 30 km more than the Renault Mégane.

B05

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 218 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Leapmotor B05 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Mégane

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Mégane is barely lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 1,775 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers markedly more boot space – 389 L compared to 295 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries slightly more – 446 kg compared to 370 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane has only a minor advantage 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
23,900 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
401 - 482 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
1,775 - 1,855 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
295 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
-
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 kg
Payload
363 - 370 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
160 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
Leapmotor
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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