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Renault Mégane vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Suzuki Vitara?

Renault Mégane vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Renault Mégane

  • a bit more power
  • barely more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Suzuki Vitara is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,486 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Suzuki Vitara is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Renault Mégane. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers barely more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 26 km more than the Suzuki Vitara.

Vitara

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 a bit more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.4 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Vitara delivers only slightly more torque with 307 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 7 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, Suzuki Vitara is noticeably lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 464 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers only slightly more boot space – 389 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries barely more – 446 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Vitara leads convincingly 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 £23,600
Vitara

Suzuki Vitara

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 344 - 426 km
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Jolanta
4 Feb 2026, 09:37:41

A very pleasant car for an affordable price. The only downside is poorly soundproofed doors and windows.

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Polet
14 Jan 2026, 00:08:10

Proven reliability — it’s sold on every continent, and a real pleasure as a 4x4.

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Alejandro
15 Nov 2025, 18:50:42

After trying both, I chose the Vitara for everyday use. In my view, its balance of performance, quality and price is superior.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 137 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
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
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Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
446 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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