Peugeot 308 2014 vs Renault Megane 2014
| 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: | 155 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 45 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 89 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.9 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 2 cm longer than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | 1595 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 308 has 86 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`824 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 5800 | |
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