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Renault Mégane vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Polestar 2?

Renault Mégane vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Renault Mégane

  • somewhat cheaper
  • slightly lighter

Polestar 2

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  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,934 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is barely more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Renault Mégane. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 207 km more than the Renault Mégane.

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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 Polestar 2 offers significantly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is noticeably faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers significantly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 440 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 slightly lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 296 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers very slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,332 L, about 237 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries very slightly more – 446 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
446 kg
Payload
375 - 421 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
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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