Renault Mégane vs VW Passat – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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.

Renault Mégane has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 677 £.

As for range, the Renault Mégane performs significantly better – achieving up to 452 km, about 319 km more than the VW Passat.

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 VW Passat has a a bit edge – offering 272 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.40 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs noticeably better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat pulls clearly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the VW Passat is hardly any lighter – 1573 kg compared to 1719 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers significantly more room – 690 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 301 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs noticeably better – up to 1920 L, which is about 588 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat distinctly takes the win – 577 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Passat proves to be is clearly superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Passat is the better all-rounder in this comparison.