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Renault Mégane vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Suzuki Jimny?

Renault Mégane vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Renault Mégane

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially 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.

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.

Suzuki Jimny is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,780 £.

Jimny

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Mégane offers considerably more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Mégane is barely faster – reaching 160 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers substantially more torque with 300 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Mégane

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Mégane offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is substantially lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 554 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Mégane offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,332 L, about 469 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries markedly more – 446 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 176 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane is decisively 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.

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
Suzuki Jimny

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Renault Mégane
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,200 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
446 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Renault
Brand
Suzuki
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