Peugeot 308 2008 vs Renault Megane 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.4 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2008 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 2008 1.6 engine Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2009 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 2 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1736 litres | 1595 litres | |
| Peugeot 308 has 16 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 141 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`812 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 308, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3600 | |
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