Renault Megane 2016 vs Peugeot 308 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Peugeot 308. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Espace | Used also on Peugeot 508 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 308 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: | 4.63 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.56 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Megane is 4 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 25 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1504 litres | 1660 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 89 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 Peugeot 308 (by 156 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 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`870 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 800 | 9400 | |
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