Renault Megane 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2013
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 110 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 15 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 308 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: | 4.30 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 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, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
991 litres | 817 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 174 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 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`746 | 1`770 | |
| 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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