Mazda CX-70 vs Renault Megane E-Tech

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Mazda CX-70. 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 Mazda CX-70 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Mazda CX-70 stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Bose audio — features our data doesn't list for the Renault Megane E-Tech. The Renault Megane E-Tech counters with BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mazda CX-70 gets leather upholstery while the Renault Megane E-Tech offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Mazda CX-70 and 2-zone in the Renault Megane E-Tech.

Drivetrain

The Mazda CX-70 uses a Petrol producing 254kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 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 Mazda CX-70 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Mazda CX-70 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Mazda CX-70 measures 5,120mm long on a 3,120mm wheelbase, 920mm longer than the Renault Megane E-Tech at 4,200mm (2,685mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 598L in the Mazda CX-70 and 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech, giving the Mazda CX-70 a 158L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-70 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 1,600kg 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 1.0 m tighter, 10.8 m against 11.8 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 Mazda CX-70 costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 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 (Mazda CX-70) and 5 years / Unlimited (Renault Megane E-Tech).

Where each one leads

The Mazda CX-70: more power (254kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (598L against 440L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 900kg).

The Renault Megane E-Tech: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the Mazda CX-70.

The Verdict

Renault Megane E-Tech scores higher, 75 vs 72

The Renault Megane E-Tech scores 75 to the Mazda CX-70's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 0 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 21 points), safety (Renault Megane E-Tech ahead by 19 points). Boot space with the seats up: 598L in the Mazda CX-70, 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech.

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