hatchback2016–present

Renault Megane — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

Renault's family hatchback and estate, offering highly comfortable highway ride and economical engine choices.

TL;DR

45 MPG

Real-world petrol

54 MPG

Real-world diesel

47L

Tank capacity

£64.30

Full tank (petrol)

13.8p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Renault Megane achieves an estimated 45 MPG (petrol) and 54 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 47-litre tank completely costs approximately £64.30 (petrol) or £66.79 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

45

Real-world MPG

Petrol

53.3

Official WLTP

Petrol

54

Real-world MPG

Diesel

64.2

Official WLTP

Diesel

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileagePetrolDiesel
5,000 miles/yr£691£598
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1023£885
10,000 miles/yr£1382£1196
15,000 miles/yr£2073£1794
20,000 miles/yr£2764£2393
Full tank (47L)£64.30£66.79
Cost per mile13.8p12.0p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the Megane compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your Megane

Charge the PHEV battery nightly to maximize electric-only running for daily commutes.

Use Eco mode to keep the gearbox in higher gears for longer, lowering engine RPM.

Maintain consistent motorway cruising speeds to get the best out of the dCi diesel.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Renault Megane achieving ~45 MPG real-world, if you fill 38 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£3.80

Gross saving on fuel

£0.41

Cost of 3-mile detour

£3.39

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

1.3 TCe 1401.5 dCi 1151.6 E-Tech PHEV

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Renault Megane?

The Renault Megane achieves approximately 45 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 53.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 54 MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a Renault Megane?

The Renault Megane has a fuel tank of 47 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £64.30. Diesel costs approximately £66.79 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a Renault Megane?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Renault Megane costs approximately £1023 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1382. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Renault Megane?

In a Renault Megane doing ~45 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 38-litre fill nets approximately £3.39 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the Renault Megane cost per mile in fuel?

The Renault Megane costs approximately 13.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.14 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Renault Megane?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Renault Megane is 53.3 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.

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