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Renault Mégane vs smart #3 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 272 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 smart #3?

Renault Mégane vs smart #3: Key differences

Renault Mégane

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • only slightly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Mégane is somewhat cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,934 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is very slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.3 kWh/100km for the smart #3. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 3 km more than the Renault Mégane.

#3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #3 offers a bit more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers noticeably more torque with 384 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 84 Nm more.

Mégane

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Mégane is only slightly lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers barely more boot space – 389 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #3 carries marginally more – 450 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 stands out in the key areas 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.

£41,991
#3

smart #3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 455 km
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Handsome design, packed with advanced driver‑assist technology and stellar performance — all at an attractive price. Highly recommended, this car!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
370 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
-
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 kg
Payload
450 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
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
384 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
200 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
smart
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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