Peugeot 308 2015 vs Renault Megane 2014
| 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 | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 15 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 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 5.6 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 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: | 10 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. | |||
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): | 2`020 | 1`967 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 5800 | |
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