Renault Duster vs Renault Megane E-Tech
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Renault Megane E-Tech scores higher, 75 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 4 Nov 2026
Renault Duster
12 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 not offered · 12 no dataFrom
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 113kW
- Economy
- 6.5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★3 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 472L
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Renault Megane E-Tech
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$50,000
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 16 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 440L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 70, but the Renault Duster is $18,010 cheaper
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$31,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Blind Spot Monitor, Keyless Entry and Push-Button Start not offered
$50,000est. RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Renault Duster Evolution 4x2
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Nov 2026
$34,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Renault Australia
Renault Megane E-Tech Techno
$50,000
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
$54,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Renault Australia
Both totals exclude servicing and insurance, so the lowest is on the same parts.
Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year (fixed for every comparison) in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Each car's fuel or charging price is in its own breakdown. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Both totals exclude servicing and insurance, so the lowest is on the same parts.
Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, too few features are known for both cars. Price per kW: not ranked, the prices are on different bases. Price per litre of boot: not ranked, the prices are on different bases. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.
The Renault Megane E-Tech currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Renault Duster does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$139/wk(≈$601/mo)
Estimate on the Renault Duster at $34,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Renault Megane E-TechDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Renault Duster at 3 stars (2024) and the Renault Megane E-Tech at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 70% for the Renault Duster and 85% for the Renault Megane E-Tech, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Renault Megane E-Tech, against 3 on the Renault Duster.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Renault Duster and 7 in the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 3 of 10 key systems on the Renault Duster and 7 on the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Renault Duster
None open on our record
Renault Megane E-Tech
None open 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 and range
The rated figures side by side: electric range and fuel use with the battery depleted for a plug-in hybrid or range extender, the km each battery-electric car adds overnight on its own onboard charger, and the DC time in the window each document prints.
| 2026 Renault Duster Evolution 4x2 | 2024 Renault Megane E-Tech Techno | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Petrol or diesel | Battery electric |
| Added overnight, 10A power point (2.4 kW) | Not applicable | 154 km in 10 h |
| Added overnight, 7.4 kW wallbox | Not applicable | 353 km in 10 hCapped: a full battery |
| Added overnight, 11 kW three-phase | Not applicable | 353 km in 10 hCapped: a full battery |
| DC fast charge, as printed | Not applicable | 30 min, 0-80% |
| Charging connector | Not applicable | CCS2 |
| Portable charger supplied | Not applicable | No data |
| Type 2 cable supplied | Not applicable | No data |
| Front boot | No data | No data |
- Km added in 10 hours: the charger rate, capped by the car's own onboard charger, over its own rated energy use. A car without an onboard charger or energy figure is No data, never an assumed rate.
- DC times are printed only in the window the document gives (0-80% or 10-80%). Different windows are not one measure, so nobody leads across them.
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.
How long to charge
55kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Renault Duster features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Renault Megane E-Tech counters with head-up display, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Renault Duster gets cloth upholstery while the Renault Megane E-Tech offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Renault Duster uses a Petrol producing 113kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 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 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Renault Megane E-Tech is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Renault Duster measures 4,345mm long on a 2,657mm wheelbase, 145mm longer than the Renault Megane E-Tech at 4,200mm (2,685mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Megane E-Tech generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 472L in the Renault Duster and 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech, giving the Renault Duster a 32L advantage.
For towing, the Renault Duster leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 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 0.1 m tighter, 10.8 m against 10.9 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Front boot (frunk)
Renault Duster
No data
Renault Megane E-Tech
No data
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Renault Duster costs about $1,901 a year (6.5 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol) and electricity for the Renault Megane E-Tech about $702 a year (16 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity).
The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.
Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Renault Duster) and 5 years / unlimited km (Renault Megane E-Tech).
- No break-even: the prices are on different bases (Renault Duster: RRP; Renault Megane E-Tech: estimated RRP).
Energy only. Excludes servicing, rego, insurance, finance interest and resale. Prices are compared only on one basis.
Where each one leads
The Renault Duster: the bigger boot with the seats up (472L against 440L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 900kg).
The Renault Megane E-Tech: more power (160kW against 113kW).
The Verdict
Renault Megane E-Tech scores higher, 75 vs 70
The Renault Megane E-Tech scores 75 to the Renault Duster's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Renault Megane E-Tech ahead by 26 points), performance (Renault Megane E-Tech ahead by 8 points), practicality (Renault Duster ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 472L in the Renault Duster, 440L in the Renault Megane E-Tech.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$139/wk(≈$601/mo)
Estimate on the Renault Duster at $34,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Renault Megane E-TechDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Renault Duster and Renault Megane E-Tech?
The Renault Duster is the cheapest at $31,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Renault Megane E-Tech by $18,010.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Renault Duster holds a 3-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024) and Renault Megane E-Tech holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
Which has the most boot space?
The Renault Duster has the largest boot at 472L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Renault Duster has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Renault Megane E-Tech makes the most power at 160kW. The Renault Megane E-Tech is quickest to 100km/h in 7.4s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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