Renault Megane 2013 vs Peugeot 308 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 250 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 125 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 140 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): | 8.2 | 5.6 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 817 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 43 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.35 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.85 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`835 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below 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 (€): | 7200 | 6600 | |
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