Renault Megane MK5 vs Skoda Octavia MK4
Renault Megane
MK5 · 2022 – 2026
The fifth Mégane (MK5), fully electric on the CMF-EV / AmpR Medium platform.
Skoda Octavia
MK4 · 2020 – 2026
The fourth-generation Octavia (MK4), on the MQB evo platform.
Renault Megane
Pick the MK5 for an electric Mégane with sharp design and a long range on the 60 kWh battery.
Skoda Octavia
Pick the MK4 for an even roomier, more modern family car with a sweet 1.5 TSI or iV PHEV.
Performance
E-Tech EV60 220 · Electric vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol
| Renault Megane | Skoda Octavia | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
220 hp
Winner
|
150 hp
|
| Torque |
300 Nm
Winner
|
250 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
|
8,5 s
|
| Top speed |
160 km/h
|
224 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
134,5 hp/t
Winner
|
120,0 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
|
122 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
—
|
5,3 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Renault Megane | Skoda Octavia | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
440 L
|
600 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.332 L
|
1.555 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,69 m
|
2,69 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,20 m
|
4,69 m
|
| Ground clearance |
—
|
13,9 cm
|
| Turning circle |
10,5 m
Winner
|
11,1 m
|
| Towing capacity (braked) |
900 kg
|
1.900 kg
Winner
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Megane | Skoda Octavia | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-EV / AmpR Medium | MQB evo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | E-Tech 130 (40 kWh) · E-Tech 220 (60 kWh) | 1.0 TSI · 1.5 TSI · 2.0 TSI petrol · 2.0 TDI diesel · 1.4 TSI iV PHEV |
| Transmission | Single-speed automatic | 6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Euro standard | N/A (electric) | Euro 6d |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- 12V battery: drain and “charging impossible” messages
- Front footwell moisture (pre-Oct 2022)
- Software and parking-brake actuator recalls
- 1.5 TSI: kangarooing on early cars
- DSG: jerkiness at low speed
- 2.0 TDI: DPF/AdBlue
Pros
- Sharp design and a modern interior
- Roomy 440 L boot for an EV
- Up to ~470 km range (60 kWh)
- Even roomier boot (600 litres)
- Modern infotainment
- PHEV (iV) available
Cons
- Limited range with the 40 kWh version
- Infotainment can be slow to respond
- Sparse base equipment
- DSG jerkiness at low speed
Driving experience
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.
Skoda Octavia
Composed and secure for a family car of its era, with light steering that suits motorway and urban driving. The ride is comfortable on standard wheels, and body roll is present yet managed. Mild-hybrid petrols and diesels deliver responsive low-end performance. It prioritises comfort and practicality over sharp dynamics, with good visibility.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
