Renault Megane MK4 vs Renault Megane MK5
Renault Megane
MK4 · 2016 – 2022
The fourth Mégane (MK4), on the CMF-CD platform with a comfort-focused ride.
Renault Megane
MK5 · 2022 – 2026
The fifth Mégane (MK5), fully electric on the CMF-EV / AmpR Medium platform.
Renault Megane
Pick the MK4 for the comfortable, roomy Mégane with a proven and efficient engine range.
Renault Megane
Pick the MK5 for an electric Mégane with sharp design and a long range on the 60 kWh battery.
Performance
1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol vs E-Tech EV60 220 · Electric
| Renault Megane | Renault Megane | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
140 hp
|
220 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
240 Nm
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300 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,5 s
|
7,4 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
205 km/h
Winner
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160 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
109,4 hp/t
|
134,5 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
119 g/km
|
0 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,6 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Megane | Renault Megane | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
402 L
|
440 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.240 L
|
1.332 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
|
2,69 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,20 m
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| Ground clearance |
—
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—
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| Turning circle |
11,1 m
|
10,5 m
Winner
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| Towing capacity (braked) |
1.500 kg
Winner
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900 kg
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Megane | Renault Megane | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-CD | CMF-EV / AmpR Medium |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe (GT) · 1.5 Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · E-Tech PHEV | E-Tech 130 (40 kWh) · E-Tech 220 (60 kWh) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 | Single-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | N/A (electric) |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- 1.2 TCe (H5F, pre-2018): oil consumption and timing chain
- EDC6: jerky shifts at low speed
- Electronics and infotainment: freezes
- 12V battery: drain and “charging impossible” messages
- Front footwell moisture (pre-Oct 2022)
- Software and parking-brake actuator recalls
Pros
- Comfortable, well-balanced ride
- Roomy boot for the class (384–402 L)
- Proven 1.3 TCe and efficient 1.5 Blue dCi
- Sharp design and a modern interior
- Roomy 440 L boot for an EV
- Up to ~470 km range (60 kWh)
Cons
- 1.2 TCe (early years): oil consumption and chain risk
- EDC automatic can be juddery
- Limited range with the 40 kWh version
- Infotainment can be slow to respond
Driving experience
Renault Megane
Competent and composed for the compact class, with steering that is light but accurate enough for daily use. Body control is improved over the previous generation, with a comfortable ride on normal roads that becomes firmer on larger wheels. The 1.3 TCe and 1.5 Blue dCi feel responsive for everyday driving; the early 1.2 TCe is adequate when healthy but less refined. Manual gearboxes are straightforward, and the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but can show low-speed hesitation or judder on some examples. RS versions are significantly firmer and more focused. Overall a refined, easy-to-drive compact rather than a driver's car.
Renault Megane
Instant torque and quiet operation are the defining traits. The 220 hp version accelerates strongly (0–100 km/h in around 7.4 seconds) and feels responsive in daily driving. Steering is light and direct at lower speeds, ride quality is generally comfortable for an EV of this weight, though larger wheels make it firmer, and body control is competent. The front-wheel-drive layout can show some wheelspin under hard acceleration in the wet, and regenerative braking has multiple levels. Top speed is limited to 150–160 km/h. Overall a refined, easy-to-drive compact EV rather than a performance car.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
