Renault Megane 2018 vs Peugeot 308 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 35 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| 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: | 335 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1247 litres | 1228 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 85 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: | 11.2 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`898 | 1`810 | |
| 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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