Comparison: Boot space Renault Mégane vs. competitors 2025

How much cargo can handle this SUV?

Ladies and gentlemen, start your measurements! Today, we're delving deep into the world of boot space in the Renault Mégane, a contender that's been hauling our groceries, golf clubs, and the occasional set of spare tires across generations. With each iteration, Renault tried to sprinkle a bit of their French magic onto the Mégane, sometimes expanding its cavernous capabilities, other times... not so much. As we whip out our tape measures and dive into the nitty-gritty of cubic liters, let's see how this stalwart of the hatchback world holds up in the boot space battle, shall we?

Renault Mégane - How has the boot space changed over the generations?

The Mégane's boot space saga is akin to a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the hilly landscape of functional design. Starting with the Mégane III (2008-2016), offering a decent 405 liters, Renault stuck to this figure tighter than a horsefly at a petting zoo until the Mégane IV rocked up in 2016. Initially, it seemed Renault misplaced a few liters, shrinking the cargo capacity to 402 liters, only to pull a spectacular hat trick with the 2020 facelift, bolstering it to an impressive 473 liters. Yet, in a twist worthy of a soap opera, the latest Mégane V (2022-now) took a step back, presenting us with a modest 389 liters. Through these fluctuations, Renault has been playing a game of boot space snakes and ladders that's left some of us dizzy.
Renault Mégane generations
  • Mégane, Model year 1996 (I)348 l
    348
  • Mégane, Model year 1999 (I (1. Facelift))348 l
    348
  • Mégane, Model year 2000 (I (2. Facelift))348 l
    348
  • Mégane, Model year 2002 (Mégane II)330 l
    330
  • Mégane, Model year 2006 (Mégane II (1. Facelift))330 l
    330
  • Mégane, Model year 2008 (III)405 l
    405
  • Mégane, Model year 2012 (III (1. Facelift))405 l
    405
  • Mégane, Model year 2014 (III (2. Facelift))405 l
    405
  • Mégane, Model year 2016 (Mégane IV)402 l
    402
  • Mégane, Model year 2020 (Mégane IV (1. Facelift))473 l
    473
  • Mégane, Model year 2022 (Mégane V)389 l
    389
The difference in Boot space between first generation (I) from 1996 and last generation (Mégane V) from 2022 is 41 l.
The boot space of the current generation of Mégane is 389 l.

The boot space compared to other Renault models

Comparing the Mégane to its Renault family siblings shows it's quite the middle child. While it doesn't have the boot space grandeur of the kangaroo-pocket-like Renault Trafic Combi at 1000 liters (let's face it, that's almost another car in your car), it comfortably surpasses the micro offerings of the Renault Twizy at a paltry 156 liters. Nestled comfortably in this automotive lineage, the Mégane's relative standing showcases Renault's commitment to providing a variety of boot space options across its lineup, catering to the clutter carriers and the minimalist travelers alike.
Renault Mégane vs other current cars by Renault
  • R5 326 l
    326
  • Mégane E-Tech Electric 389 l
    389
  • Clio 391 l
    391
  • R4 420 l
    420
  • Captur 422 l
    422
  • Symbioz 492 l
    492
  • Arkana 513 l
    513
  • Kangoo 519 l
    519
  • Scénic E-Tech Electric 545 l
    545
  • Austral 555 l
    555
  • Rafale 627 l
    627
  • Espace 692 l
    692
  • Kangoo E-Tech Electric 950 l
    950

How does the boot space of the Renault Mégane compare to it's nearest competitors?

When thrown into the gladiatorial arena with its automotive adversaries, the Renault Mégane wields its boot space with a middling ferocity. Take the Hyundai Tucson, for instance, trailing behind with a mere 325 liters - the Mégane scoffs at such inadequacy. However, when lined up against the Volkswagen ID.4 and its 543 liters, the Mégane must tip its hat in respectful defeat, albeit begrudgingly. Other rivals like the Kia Sportage and the Peugeot 3008 hover around similar capacities, proving that in the world of compact crossovers and hatchbacks, the battle for boot supremacy is as tight as the parking spaces we're all vying for.
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