Peugeot 2008 2016 vs Renault Megane 2004
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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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: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 2008 and Renault Megane have the same engine power, but Peugeot 2008 torque is 54 NM more than Renault Megane. Peugeot 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 5.8 | |
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The Peugeot 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 2008 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Peugeot 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4, Opel Crossland | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 2008 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: | 4.16 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.46 m | |
| Peugeot 2008 is 34 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 5 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 2008 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Peugeot 2008 has 170 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 1000 | |
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