Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 49 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
521 litres
640 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1504 litres
1700 litres
Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 119 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 196 litres).
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.