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: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Renault Megane and Peugeot 2008 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 3.7 | |
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The Peugeot 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Suzuki Grand Vitara | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 2008 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`890 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 10 200 | |
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