Peugeot 508 2018 vs Renault Megane 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 508 engine produces 29 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 508 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 47 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 508 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Megane 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. | |||
| Peugeot 508 2018 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 508 2018 1.2 engine Renault Megane 2020 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Peugeot 508 is 39 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 508 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 487 litres | 402 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1537 litres | 1258 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 508 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 508 (by 279 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 508 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Peugeot 508 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`826 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 200 | 18 000 | |
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