Renault Megane 2013 vs Peugeot 308 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 38 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.8 | |
| Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 109 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 2 cm shorter than the Peugeot 308, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1660 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 86 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 308 (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`885 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7800 | |
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