Peugeot 308 2011 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 112 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 18 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 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.0 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 2011 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 2011 1.6 engine Renault Megane 2012 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 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.47 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2149 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 554 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 3600 | 4200 | |
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