Peugeot 308 2015 vs Renault Megane 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 5.7 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland, Citroen C5 Aircross | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2012 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 308 is 5 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 308 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
855 litres | 1162 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 15 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 Renault Megane (by 307 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.5 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`920 | 1`918 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 5000 | |
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