Peugeot 308 2014 vs Renault Megane 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 18 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Renault Megane. Despite less power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.5 | |
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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: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1870 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, 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. | |||
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`850 | 1`864 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 7800 | 5800 | |
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