Renault Megane 2018 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: | 115 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 13 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Peugeot 308. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
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 2018 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 2018 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: | 446 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 164 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: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1 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`961 | 1`840 | |
| 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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