Peugeot 308 2018 vs Renault Megane 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Peugeot 308 engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Megane. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 308 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 308 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 508 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Espace | |
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.56 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Peugeot 308 is smaller, but slightly higher. Peugeot 308 is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 25 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 521 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 89 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 | 11.2 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`870 | 1`924 | |
| 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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