Deepal S07 vs Renault Megane E-Tech

The Deepal S07 starts from $53,900 before on-road costs, while the Renault Megane E-Tech opens at $54,990. That makes the Deepal S07 the more affordable entry point by $1,090.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,290 and $60,489 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Deepal S07 and Renault Megane E-Tech hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Deepal S07 and 85% for the Renault Megane E-Tech.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 7 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Deepal S07 and 6 in the Renault Megane E-Tech.

The Deepal S07 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Renault Megane E-Tech gets a 9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Renault Megane E-Tech. The Renault Megane E-Tech counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Deepal S07 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Renault Megane E-Tech responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Megane E-Tech is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 80kWh (Deepal S07) vs 60kWh (Renault Megane E-Tech). DC fast charging peaks at 120kW (Deepal S07) vs 130kW (Renault Megane E-Tech).

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 550mm longer than the Renault Megane E-Tech at 4,200mm (2,685mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech, giving the Deepal S07 a 5L advantage.

For towing, the Deepal S07 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Megane E-Tech). The Deepal S07 has longer coverage.