Renault Megane E-Tech 40kWh vs Citroen e-C3 Aircross
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | Renault | Citroen |
| Model | Megane E-Tech 40kWh | e-C3 Aircross |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Year | 2022, February | 2024 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 40 kWh usable | 44 kWh total |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 352V | Air-cooled Li-ion |
| Range | 298 km WLTP | 300 km WLTP |
| Consumption | 15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | 3.9 mi/kWh WLTP |
| Recuperation | Level 0 to 3 on shift paddles | Yes |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | FWD 96 kW (130 hp) | FWD 83 kW (113 hp) |
| Torque | 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) |
| Acceleration | 10 sec 0-100 km/h | 11 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Max speed | 150 km/h (93 mph) | 145 km/h (90 mph) |
BODY |
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| Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5/7 |
| Dimensions | 4210 x 1780 x 1500 mm (165.7 x 70.1 x 59.1 in) | 171.5 x 70.9 x 59.8 in (4355 x 1800 x 1520 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm (106.3 in) | 2670 mm (105.1 in) |
| Clearance | 154 mm (6.1 in) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Weight | EU: 1567 kg unladen, 2017 kg gross | EU: 3397 lb unladen, 4409 lb gross |
| Towing | No | No |
| Wheels Size | R18, R20 | R17 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | MacPherson struts | Macpherson |
| Rear | Multi link | Panhard bar and PHC |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | Type 2 7 kW Type 2 22 kW |
Type 2 7 kW, 20-80% |
| DC Charger | CCS 85 kW max (the version initially was released without fast charging) | Type 2 11 kW, 20-80% |
| AC Charging Time | 30 min | 4 hours |
| DC Charging Time (10-80%) | 30 min | 50 min |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | Heated front seats, massage | Heated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic Glass | No glass roof |
| Camera | 360 and Reversing | 360 and Reversing |
| Parking Aids | Front, side and rear sensors | Front and rear sensors |
| Connectivity | Android Automotive OS | Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | 5 Front airbags, side airbags (front & rear), center airbag | 6 airbags: side airbags, front, head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | Active Driver Assist, High Beam Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Sport Warning, Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, Occupant Safe Exit, Full Auto Park, Smart Rear View Mirror, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with pedestrian and cyclist detection | Front/rear cameras. Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Safety Brake, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Assist, Speed sign recognition, Blind spot detection |
