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 | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 8 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Peugeot 308 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 308 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine | |||
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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 1.6 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`840 | 1`914 | |
| 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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