Renault Megane 2003 vs Peugeot 2008 2016
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 16 HP more power than Peugeot 2008, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Peugeot 2008. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 4.9 | |
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The Peugeot 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.56 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 34 cm longer than the Peugeot 2008, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 170 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 2008. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 9600 | |
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