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Renault Mégane vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Mégane or VW ID.5?

Renault Mégane vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Renault Mégane

  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • moderately lighter

VW ID.5

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  • noticeably more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

Mégane

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Mégane is only slightly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,774 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.7 kWh/100km for the VW ID.5. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 107 km more than the Renault Mégane.

ID.5

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.5 offers noticeably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW ID.5 is slightly faster – 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.5 delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 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, Renault Mégane is moderately lighter – 1,719 kg compared to 1,963 kg. The difference is around 244 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.5 offers noticeably more boot space – 549 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,561 L, about 229 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries a bit more – 549 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 is clearly superior 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 £36,800
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
Renault Mégane
VW ID.5

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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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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Renault Mégane
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
4,200 mm
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Payload
446 kg
Payload
517 - 549 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
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