Verdict
Separated by only RM198, these are radically different cross-shop choices for a Malaysian buyer. The Denza Z9 GT is the much larger five-seat wagon, with a 3,125 mm wheelbase, 495-litre boot and 600 km EV range, while its three motors deliver 1,140 hp and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time. The Megane RS is a 1,405 kg front-drive hatch with a 296 hp turbo petrol engine, but its 260 km/h top speed beats the Denza’s 240 km/h. The Denza’s RM9,140 annual road tax is the major running-cost sting against RM279 for the Renault.
Pick the Denza Z9 GT if you want 600 km electric range, 1,140 hp performance and a larger 495-litre wagon cabin with far more rear-seat and driver-assistance equipment.
Pick the Renault Megane RS if you want a far lighter 1,405 kg petrol hot hatch, 260 km/h top speed and annual road tax of just RM279.
Key differences
- Powertrain: Denza Z9 GT has three electric motors producing 1,140 hp and 1,210 Nm; Renault Megane RS has a 1.
- Performance: Denza Z9 GT does 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and reaches 240 km/h; Renault Megane RS does 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and reaches 260 km/h.
- Running costs: Denza Z9 GT road tax is RM9,140 per year; Renault Megane RS road tax is RM279 per year.
- Size and luggage: Denza Z9 GT is 5,180 mm long with a 3,125 mm wheelbase and 495-litre boot; Renault Megane RS is 4,364 mm long with a 2,669 mm wheelbase and…
- Weight and drive: Denza Z9 GT weighs 2,895 kg and has all-wheel drive; Renault Megane RS weighs 1,405 kg and has front-wheel drive.
- Safety equipment: Denza Z9 GT has nine airbags plus autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist; Renault Megane RS has six airbags and no autonomous braking or…
Z9 GT
- 1,140 hp, 1,210 Nm and a 2.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 600 km EV range from a 122.49 kWh battery.
- 495-litre boot, powered ventilated massaging front seats and powered rear seats with leg rests.
- RM9,140 annual road tax versus the Megane RS’s RM279.
- 2,895 kg versus 1,405 kg.
- 240 km/h top speed versus 260 km/h.
Megane RS
- 1,405 kg kerb weight and Cup Suspension with rear-wheel steering.
- Torsen limited-slip differential and launch control.
- 260 km/h top speed with far lower annual road tax.
- 5.8-second 0-100 km/h time versus 2.7 seconds.
- 384-litre boot versus 495 litres.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, where the Denza has both.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,690✓ | RM368,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | Hatchback |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM9,140 | RM279✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 1,000V architecture (e3 Platform) | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 296 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 420 Nm at 2,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 79.7 mm × 90.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.2 |
| Number of Motors | 3 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 1,140 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 1,210 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 122.49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 1,500 kW | — |
| V2L | 4 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Efficient Dual Clutch |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Getrag |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 2.7 seconds✓ | 5.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 260 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 181 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,180 mm | 4,364 mm |
| Width | 1,990 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,125 mm | 2,669 mm |
| Weight | 2,895 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 495 litres✓ | 384 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R20 | 245/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R20 | 245/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 7 | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | France (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 19" Interlagos Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Alloys | 19" Interlagos Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-A Intelligent Dual Chamber Air Suspension | Cup Suspension, Rear-wheel Steering, Torsen Limited-slip Differential, Launch Control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Powered Rear Seats with Extendable Leg Rests | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 Wireless Charger Front, 1 Wireless Chargers Rear, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 3 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Google Automotive Services Built-in, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 20-speaker Devialet Sound System, 13.2" Front Passenger Touchscreen | R-Link 2 Infotainment System with 8.7" Vertical Touchscreen and 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, e3 Parking | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Front and Rear Fridges | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain and High Voltage Battery Warranty | — |
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.
Used Z9 GT & Megane RS for sale
Z9 GT vs Megane RS FAQ
Is the Denza Z9 GT or Renault Megane RS better?
The Denza Z9 GT is better for outright acceleration, cabin space, luggage capacity and safety assistance. The Renault Megane RS is the better fit if low annual road tax, much lower weight and a 260 km/h top speed matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Denza Z9 GT costs RM368,690 and the Renault Megane RS costs RM368,888, so the Renault is RM198 more expensive.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Renault Megane RS has dramatically lower annual road tax at RM279, compared with RM9,140 for the Denza Z9 GT. That RM8,861 yearly difference is a serious consideration for Malaysian ownership.
