Renault Megane E-Tech vs Volkswagen Id.5

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Renault Megane E-Tech
Renault Megane E-Tech

$43,987 - $55,888

2024 price

Volkswagen Id.5
Volkswagen Id.5

$62,990 - $72,990

2025 price

Summary

2024 Renault Megane E-Tech
2025 Volkswagen Id.5
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Not Applicable, 0.0L

Not Applicable, 0.0L
Fuel Type
Electric

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Lacklustre power delivery with full load
  • Expensive for a mid-spec variant
  • Misses out on some features that rivals have

  • Not as good value as ID.4
  • Less wow-factor than some rivals
  • Missing vehicle-to-load or a frunk
2024 Renault Megane E-Tech Summary

The hotly anticipated Renault Megane E-Tech has arrived on our shores but we're only getting the mid-spec variant for now.

Renault's newest EV is related to the well-known Megane in name only because it has been built from the ground up as an EV. It’s not a hatchback, like its namesake, either, rather a crossover, which means it’s a bit lower than some of its small SUV rivals.

It faces firm competition in the likes of the Hyundai Kona Electric, Volvo C40 and newcomer bZ4X from Toyota. In this review we'll see how Renault's cutest EV handles life with my family of three.

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2025 Volkswagen Id.5 Summary

At long last, Volkswagen’s electric mid-size SUV duo has landed in Australia.

The appeal of the ID.4 as an electric family SUV alternative to the likes of the Tiguan is obvious, but where does the more coupe-styled ID.5 fit?

It comes in a single GTX trim for now, taking aim at some of the more performance-oriented EV SUVs on the Australian market, of which there are now quite a few. But now it’s arriving later than many of its rivals.

Has VW done enough with the ID.5 GTX for it to justify a spot on your test-drive list? We went to its Australian launch to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 Renault Megane E-Tech 2025 Volkswagen Id.5

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