Renault Megane 2018 vs Peugeot 308 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 10 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 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Megane 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 | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Megane is 4 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 507 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 103 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`906 | 1`855 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 600 | 10 400 | |
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