Peugeot 308 2015 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 155 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 47 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Nissan Terrano | |
| 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: | 4.25 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is smaller, but slightly higher. Peugeot 308 is 11 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1247 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 86 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 1.3 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): | no data | 1`789 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 6600 | 11 000 | |
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