Renault Megane 2016 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 221 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 70 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.5 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Megane can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Megane version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 11 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1228 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 36 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 19 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`924 | 1`780 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 400 | 11 200 | |
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