Renault Megane 2020 vs Peugeot 508 2018
| 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 | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 9 HP more power than Peugeot 508, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Peugeot 508. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 8 years | 11 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, Peugeot 308, 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 508 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2020 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. Peugeot 508 2018 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 508 2018 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| Renault Megane is 39 cm shorter than the Peugeot 508, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 487 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1258 litres | 1537 litres | |
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Peugeot 508 has more luggage space. Renault Megane has 85 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 508. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 508 (by 279 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.6 metres more than that of the Peugeot 508, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`823 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 23 200 | |
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