Honda Accord vs Renault Megane E-Tech

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Renault Megane E-Tech opens at $54,990. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $740.

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. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $64,900 for the Honda Accord and $54,990 for the Renault Megane E-Tech.

The Renault Megane E-Tech qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda Accord, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Honda Accord and Renault Megane E-Tech hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Accord packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Renault Megane E-Tech.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Accord and 6 in the Renault Megane E-Tech. The Renault Megane E-Tech adds a 360-degree camera that the Honda Accord misses.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, 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 Honda Accord stands out with power tailgate and Bose audio that you will not find on the Renault Megane E-Tech. The Renault Megane E-Tech counters with head-up display and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Renault Megane E-Tech offers synthetic leather.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 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.

The Renault Megane E-Tech has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Megane E-Tech is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 775mm longer than the Renault Megane E-Tech at 4,200mm (2,685mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech, giving the Honda Accord a 33L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Megane E-Tech leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 0kg 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Megane E-Tech). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.