Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Denza Z9 GT is the clear technology and long-distance EV choice: its three motors produce 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm for 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds, while the 122.49-kWh battery is rated for 600 km. It also carries 495 litres of luggage and far richer rear-seat kit. The Renault Megane RS is the leaner, smaller driver-focused alternative, with 296 hp, a 260 km/h top speed and a vastly lower RM279 annual road tax. But its 384-litre boot and three-year/100,000-km warranty are modest beside the Denza’s figures.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want 600 km of claimed EV range, explosive 2.7-second acceleration and properly lavish five-seat accommodation.
Pick the Renault Megane RS if low annual road tax, a compact 4,364-mm hatchback body and its Cup suspension, rear-wheel steering and Torsen limited-slip differential matter more.
Key differences
- Price: Denza Z9 GT RM368,690; Renault Megane RS RM368,888.
- Power and torque: Denza Z9 GT has 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm from three motors; Renault Megane RS has 296 hp and 420 Nm from a 1,798-cc turbo engine.
- 0-100 km/h: Denza Z9 GT 2.7 seconds; Renault Megane RS 5.8 seconds.
- Energy and range: Denza Z9 GT has a 122.49-kWh battery and 600 km EV range; Renault Megane RS uses petrol at 7.9 L/100 km with a 50-litre tank.
- Size and boot: Denza Z9 GT is 5,180 mm long with a 495-litre boot; Renault Megane RS is 4,364 mm long with a 384-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: Denza Z9 GT RM9,140; Renault Megane RS RM279.
Z9 GT
- 600 km claimed EV range from a 122.49-kWh battery
- 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and 2.7-second 0-100 km/h
- Air suspension, powered ventilated massage seats and 495-litre boot
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus RM279
- 2,895 kg kerb weight versus 1,405 kg
- 240 km/h top speed is 20 km/h below the Renault
Megane RS
- RM279 annual road tax
- Cup suspension, rear-wheel steering, Torsen limited-slip differential and launch control
- 1,405 kg weight and 260 km/h top speed
- 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Denza’s 2.7 seconds
- 384-litre boot is 111 litres smaller
- Three-year/100,000-km warranty is shorter than the Denza’s six-year/150,000-km cover
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690✓ | RM368,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | Hatchback |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM279✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 296 hp |
| Torque | — | 420 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 79.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.2 |
| Number of Motors | 3 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW | — |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Efficient Dual Clutch |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Getrag |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 5.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 260 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 181 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 4,364 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,669 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 384 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 245/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 245/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 19" Interlagos Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 19" Interlagos Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | Cup Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering, Torsen Limited-slip Differential, Launch Control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 3 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen | R-Link 2 Infotainment System with 8.7" Vertical Touchscreen and 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 Parking | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Fridges | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Z9 GT vs Megane RS FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Renault Megane RS better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for electric range, outright acceleration, luggage space, safety assistance and passenger equipment. Choose the Renault Megane RS for its far lower road tax, smaller footprint and performance-focused chassis hardware.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM198 less than the Renault Megane RS: RM368,690 against RM368,888.
Which has the lower running tax in Malaysia?
The Renault Megane RS does. Its annual road tax is RM279, compared with RM9,140 for the Denza Z9 GT, a difference of RM8,861 each year.