Porsche Cayenne Electric vs Renault Megane E-Tech

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. 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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric stands out with heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Renault Megane E-Tech. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Porsche Cayenne Electric gets leather upholstery while the Renault Megane E-Tech offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Porsche Cayenne Electric uses a Electric producing 325kW and 835Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric) vs 60kWh (Renault Megane E-Tech), giving WLTP ranges of 542km and 454km. DC fast charging peaks at 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric) vs 130kW (Renault Megane E-Tech).

Space & Comfort

The Porsche Cayenne Electric measures 4,985mm long on a 3,023mm wheelbase, 785mm longer than the Renault Megane E-Tech at 4,200mm (2,685mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric and 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 341L advantage.

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

The Renault Megane E-Tech turns in a 10.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric costs about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/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. That is $331 a year less for the Renault Megane E-Tech.

Warranty: 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric) and 5 years / Unlimited (Renault Megane E-Tech).

Where each one leads

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 440L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 900kg).

The Renault Megane E-Tech: the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($768 a year against $1,099).

The Verdict

Renault Megane E-Tech scores higher, 75 vs 60

The Renault Megane E-Tech scores 75 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Renault Megane E-Tech ahead by 46 points), value (Renault Megane E-Tech ahead by 40 points), performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 39 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Renault Megane E-Tech costs about $331 less (16 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech. Warranty: 3 years on the Porsche Cayenne Electric, 5 on the Renault Megane E-Tech.

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