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Renault Mégane vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or Tesla Model 3?

Renault Mégane vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Renault Mégane

  • marginally lighter
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Tesla Model 3

4 (5 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Tesla Model 3 is a bit cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,352 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model 3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Renault Mégane. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 298 km more than the Renault Mégane.

Model 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 Tesla Model 3 offers substantially more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model 3 is markedly faster – reaching 262 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 102 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model 3 delivers significantly more torque with 660 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 360 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 marginally lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 1,772 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more boot space – 594 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries slightly more – 446 kg compared to 377 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 750 km
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Renault Mégane

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
83 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
1,772 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
4,724 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 kg
Payload
303 - 377 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
262 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 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
Tesla
What drivetrain options does the Renault Mégane have?

The Renault Mégane is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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