Renault Megane 2016 vs Peugeot 308 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 12 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.4 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 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1550 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen Berlingo | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Megane 2016 1.5 engine | |||
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: | 12 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.6 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`911 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Peugeot 308 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 308, so Peugeot 308 quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 9400 | |
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