Peugeot 308 2018 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 8 HP less power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1430 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen Berlingo | 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. | |||
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: | 420 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1228 litres | 1247 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 36 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 19 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.2 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`785 | 1`848 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 200 | 14 400 | |
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