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Renault Mégane vs SEAT Ibiza comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 16,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or SEAT Ibiza?

Renault Mégane vs SEAT Ibiza: Key differences

Renault Mégane

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  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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SEAT Ibiza

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SEAT Ibiza is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,215 £.

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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 Renault Mégane offers visibly 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 marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the SEAT Ibiza takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 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, SEAT Ibiza is substantially lighter – 1,111 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 608 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers marginally more boot space – 389 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ibiza carries slightly more – 522 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane is narrowly ahead 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
16,800 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
114 - 128 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
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
-
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 kg
Payload
489 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
80 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Renault
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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