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Kia EV5 vs Renault Megane
Selected trimAirChange trim329 mi · 81 kWh · £39,345
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia EV5 stays competitive across the board, while the Renault Megane leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Renault Megane if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Renault Megane wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
Value
Kia
6.7
Renault
7
Too close to call
Motorway RangeRenault
Kia
3.7
Renault
7.5
FamilyRenault
Kia
8.2
Renault
8.9
ChargingRenault
Kia
3.2
Renault
8.7
Cost Per MileRenault
Kia
3
Renault
8
City DrivingRenault
Kia
4.8
Renault
8.3
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Renault MeganeTechno 67kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £39,345 | £31,995 (better) |
| Official range | 329 miles (better) | 306 miles |
| Boot space | 513 L (better) | 440 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 31 min | 24 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 8.3 sec | 7.6 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Kia EV5
Renault Megane
Length
Kia EV54,615mm
Renault Megane4,200mm-415mm
Width
Kia EV51,875mm
Renault Megane1,768mm-107mm
Height
Kia EV51,715mm
Renault Megane1,505mm-210mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Renault MeganeTechno 67kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,615 mm | 4,200 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,875 mm | 1,768 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,017 mm |
| Height | 1,715 mm | 1,505 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.8 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 525 mm spare | 632 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Renault MeganeTechno 67kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 6 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 513 L (better) | 440 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1332 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia EV5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Renault Megane
- 306 mile WLTP range, longer than 100% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 8 hatchback EVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- Peak DC charging of 165 kW, faster than 100% of hatchback EVs in our catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia EV5 Air |  Renault Megane Techno 67kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.62m | 4.20m-415mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.77m-107mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.02m |
| Height | 1.72m | 1.50m-210mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.75m | 2.69m-65mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 513L (better) | 440L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1332L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.8m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,094kg | 1,772kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 81kWh (better) | 67kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 329 mi (better) | 306 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 127kW | 165kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £39,345 | £31,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £39,345 (not eligible) | £28,245 (-£3,750) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Renault MeganeTechno 67kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 329 miles (better) | 306 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 235 miles | 255 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 31 min | 24 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 127 kW | 165 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 169 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 81 kWh (better) | 67 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NCMA | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Renault MeganeTechno 67kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.3 sec | 7.6 sec (better) |
| Power | 160 kW | 160 kW |
| Torque | 350 Nm (better) | 300 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | Not available |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Kia EV5
Air
Renault Megane
Techno 67kWh
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Watch the reviews
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
For a useful running-cost comparison, factor in your mileage, charging access and current petrol or diesel car alongside the EV estimate.
Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Check a lease quote
Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Kia EV5 Air
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant83%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist80%
Euro NCAP - Renault Megane Techno 67kWh
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant88%
Vulnerable Road Users65%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia EV5Air | Renault MeganeTechno 67kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Kia EV5
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Renault Megane
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Kia EV5
No active listings.
Renault Megane
- £27,9952026Cars2View
- £25,6992026Cars2View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia EV5 worth the extra £7,350 over the Renault Megane?
The Kia EV5 costs £7,350 more than the Renault Megane. For that premium it adds 73 litres more boot space. The Renault Megane is not just cheaper - it also offers 38 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Renault Megane comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia EV5 or the Renault Megane?
The Renault Megane is £7,350 cheaper to buy. The Renault Megane is cheaper to charge, roughly £152 a year versus £184 for the Kia EV5, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Renault Megane comes out roughly £7,510 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia EV5 and Renault Megane like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 235 miles for the Kia EV5 and 255 miles for the Renault Megane - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Renault Megane goes roughly 19 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 24-31 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia EV5 or the Renault Megane?
The Renault Megane is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 107 mm narrower than the Kia EV5. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 632 mm of total clearance for the Renault Megane and about 525 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV5. The Renault Megane also turns in a 0.4 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia EV5 or the Renault Megane?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 89% battery health for the Kia EV5 and 90% for the Renault Megane. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. The Renault Megane's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia EV5's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .