Peugeot 308 2008 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 65 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 89 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.0 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 207 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Peugeot 308 and Renault Megane are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1736 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Peugeot 308 has 12 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 136 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| 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`130 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
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