Ineos Grenadier vs Renault Megane E-Tech

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Ineos Grenadier features a 12.3-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 Ineos Grenadier stands out with heated front seats and JBL audio — features our data doesn't list for the Renault Megane E-Tech. The Renault Megane E-Tech counters with head-up display, wireless charging, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Grenadier gets cloth upholstery while the Renault Megane E-Tech offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Ineos Grenadier uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 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 Ineos Grenadier has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Renault Megane E-Tech is 2.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Ineos Grenadier measures 4,895mm long on a 2,922mm wheelbase, 695mm longer than the Renault Megane E-Tech at 4,200mm (2,685mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier and 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 815L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 2,600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Renault Megane E-Tech's turning circle is 2.7 m tighter, 10.8 m against 13.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Ineos Grenadier costs about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km) and electricity for the Renault Megane E-Tech about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Ineos Grenadier) and 5 years / Unlimited (Renault Megane E-Tech). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Ineos Grenadier), no data (Renault Megane E-Tech).

Where each one leads

The Ineos Grenadier: more power (183kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 440L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 900kg).

The Renault Megane E-Tech: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Ineos Grenadier.

The Verdict

Renault Megane E-Tech scores higher, 75 vs 60

The Renault Megane E-Tech scores 75 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 38 points), value (Renault Megane E-Tech ahead by 32 points). Boot space with the seats up: 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech.

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