Nissan ARIYA vs Renault Megane E-Tech

The Nissan ARIYA starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Renault Megane E-Tech opens at $54,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $60,489 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 Nissan ARIYA and Renault Megane E-Tech hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 Nissan ARIYA and 6 in the Renault Megane E-Tech.

The Nissan ARIYA 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 Nissan ARIYA stands out with heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Renault Megane E-Tech. The Renault Megane E-Tech counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Nissan ARIYA runs a pure electric powertrain producing 160kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds.

The Renault Megane E-Tech counters with its electric setup 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 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA) vs 60kWh (Renault Megane E-Tech), giving WLTP ranges of 385km and 440km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Nissan ARIYA) vs 130kW (Renault Megane E-Tech).

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 395mm longer than the Renault Megane E-Tech at 4,200mm (2,685mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 26L advantage.

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

Warranty: 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan ARIYA) vs 5 years (Renault Megane E-Tech). Both match on warranty length.