Peugeot 308 2014 vs Renault Megane 2016
| 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 | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.6 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 30 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.7 | |
| Peugeot 308 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 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 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, 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 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1660 litres | 1504 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 89 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The Renault Megane may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 156 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Peugeot 308 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`914 | |
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 9600 | |
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