Peugeot 308 2014 vs Renault Megane 2013
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 130 HP | 130 HP | |
Torque: | 230 NM | 205 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
Peugeot 308 and Renault Megane have the same engine power, but Peugeot 308 torque is 25 NM more than Renault Megane. Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.4 | |
The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
1350 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.25 m | 4.30 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 5 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 372 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
855 litres | 1162 litres | |
Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 48 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 307 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`787 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | above average | |
Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 6600 | 5600 | |
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