Renault Mégane vs VW ID.4 – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID.4 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34600 £, while the Renault Mégane costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 485 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Mégane: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the VW ID.4 with 15.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.4 performs noticeable better – achieving up to 569 km, about 117 km more than the Renault Mégane.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.4 has a distinct edge – offering 340 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.40 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW ID.4 performs slightly better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.4 pulls decisively stronger with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Renault Mégane is a bit lighter – 1719 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers noticeable more room – 543 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs somewhat better – up to 1575 L, which is about 243 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 slightly takes the win – 551 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

All in all, the VW ID.4 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.