Peugeot 308 2013 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.1 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Peugeot 308 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1430 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2013 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 308 2013 1.6 engine Renault Megane 2013 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 5 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
817 litres | 1162 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 48 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 345 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`859 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above 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 (€): | 6600 | 5000 | |
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