Renault Megane 2014 vs Peugeot 308 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 45 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 89 NM less than Peugeot 308. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Peugeot 308 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 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: | 25 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.57 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`824 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 7600 | |
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