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Renault Mégane vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Subaru Outback?

Renault Mégane vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Renault Mégane

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

Subaru Outback

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  • barely lighter
  • visibly 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 moderately cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,963 £.

Outback

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 Renault Mégane offers clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers moderately more torque with 300 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 48 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, Subaru Outback is barely lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers visibly more boot space – 561 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries a bit more – 557 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane is far 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.

from £35,100
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
Renault Mégane
Subaru Outback

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Renault Mégane

The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Renault Mégane
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
-
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Subaru
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