Peugeot 508 2018 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 508 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 508 engine produces 62 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland, Citroen C5 Aircross | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 508 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Peugeot 508 is 15 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 449 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1780 litres | 1432 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 508 has 81 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 508 (by 348 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Peugeot 508 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`146 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 400 | 17 600 | |
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