Renault Megane 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 15.2 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 33 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 72 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.0 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, 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 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 344 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
991 litres | 817 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 76 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 174 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`774 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6600 | |
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