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Renault Mégane vs Renault R5 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 24,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Renault R5?

Renault Mégane vs Renault R5: Key differences

Renault Mégane

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  • clearly more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Renault R5

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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Renault R5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,000 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,057 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R5 is very slightly 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 Renault Mégane offers moderately more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 47 km more than the Renault R5.

R5

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 clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault R5 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 55 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 R5 is a bit lighter – 1,447 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 272 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers moderately more boot space – 389 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries only slightly more – 446 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane is clearly ahead overall 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
24,000 - 27,000 £
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 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
307 - 405 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
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
326 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
-
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,744 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 kg
Payload
396 - 418 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
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 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
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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