Nissan Leaf vs Renault Megane RS
Verdict
This is not a normal hatchback duel. The Nissan Leaf costs RM168,888, a full RM111,000 less than the Renault Megane RS at RM279,888, and plays the commuting EV card with a 40.0 kWh battery, 270 km range, 435-litre boot and RM100 road tax. The Megane RS is the harder-edged choice on numbers: 276 hp, 390 Nm, a manual gearbox and 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds, but it uses 7.9 L/100 km and emits 181 g/km of CO2.
Pick the Nissan Leaf if you want an electric C-segment hatch with 270 km range, more boot space and much lower annual road tax.
Pick the Renault Megane RS if you want the much quicker manual petrol hatch, with 276 hp, 390 Nm and a 255 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Leaf RM168,888; Renault Megane RS RM279,888
- Powertrain: Nissan Leaf single motor EV; Renault Megane RS 1,798 cc petrol
- Power: Nissan Leaf 148 hp; Renault Megane RS 276 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Nissan Leaf 7.9 seconds; Renault Megane RS 5.8 seconds
- Boot space: Nissan Leaf 435 litres; Renault Megane RS 384 litres
- Road tax: Nissan Leaf RM100/year; Renault Megane RS RM279/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 168,888✓ | RM 279,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 148 hp | 276 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 390 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 5.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 155 km/h | 255 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.9 L/100km |
| Battery | 40.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 270 km | — |
| CO₂ | — | 181 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,364 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,669 mm |
| Boot space | 435 L✓ | 384 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 100✓ | RM 279 |
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.
Leaf
- 270 km EV range
- Bigger 435-litre boot
- Auto emergency braking fitted
- 148 hp is far below the Megane RS
- 155 km/h top speed
- No torque figure listed
Megane RS
- 276 hp and 390 Nm
- 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Manual gearbox
- Costs RM111,000 more
- Smaller 384-litre boot
- 181 g/km CO2 rating
Leaf vs Megane RS FAQ
Is the Nissan Leaf or Renault Megane RS better?
The Renault Megane RS is better for performance, with 276 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. The Nissan Leaf is better for EV running, boot space and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Renault Megane RS costs RM111,000 more than the Nissan Leaf. The Leaf is RM168,888, while the Megane RS is RM279,888.
Which one is more practical?
The Nissan Leaf has the edge on boot space, with 435 litres versus 384 litres in the Renault Megane RS. Both are C-segment hatchbacks with five seats and six airbags.