Peugeot 308 2017 vs Renault Megane 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 5 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Peugeot 308 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 308 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane 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. | |||
| Peugeot 308 2017 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. Renault Megane 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 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, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 507 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 103 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: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 1 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`825 | 1`881 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 308 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Peugeot 308 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 10 800 | |
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