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Renault Mégane vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Lucid Air?

Renault Mégane vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Renault Mégane

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

Lucid Air

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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

Mégane

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Mégane is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Renault Mégane. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers clearly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 430 km more than the Renault Mégane.

Air

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers significantly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 1,033 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is significantly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 170 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers significantly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 1,640 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 2,070 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 238 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries noticeably more – 588 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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.

from £72,900
Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
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Renault Mégane
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 kg
Payload
430 - 588 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lucid
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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