Renault Megane 2003 vs Peugeot 2008 2016
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 254 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 36 HP more power than Peugeot 2008, but torque is 63 NM less than Peugeot 2008. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 3.6 | |
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The Peugeot 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.56 m | |
| Renault Megane is 34 cm longer than the Peugeot 2008, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 170 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 2008. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 10 200 | |
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