Peugeot 308 P51 vs Renault Megane MK4

Peugeot 308

P51 · 2021 – 2026

The third-generation 308 (P51), with i-Cockpit, hybrids and the all-electric e-308.

Renault Megane

MK4 · 2016 – 2022

The fourth Mégane (MK4), on the CMF-CD platform with a comfort-focused ride.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Peugeot 308

Pick the P51 for the most modern 308 with the widest powertrain range, from efficient hybrids to the electric e-308.

Best engine: The chain-driven 1.2 Hybrid (136/145) or 1.5 BlueHDi — or the e-308 for the city.

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Pick this one if…

Renault Megane

Pick the MK4 for the comfortable, roomy Mégane with a proven and efficient engine range.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel) — post-2020 facelift.

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Performance

1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Power	130 hp	140 hp Winner
Torque	230 Nm	240 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,4 s Winner	9,5 s
Top speed	205 km/h	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	104,8 hp/t	109,4 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	118 g/km Winner	119 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	5,0 L/100km Winner	5,6 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Boot	412 L Winner	402 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.270 L Winner	1.240 L
Wheelbase	2,68 m Winner	2,67 m
Length	4,37 m	4,36 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	10,4 m Winner	11,1 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Platform	EMP2 (modular)	CMF-CD
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.2 PureTech · 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.5 BlueHDi · Hybrid PHEV · e-308 (EV)	1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe (GT) · 1.5 Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · E-Tech PHEV
Transmission	6-speed manual · EAT8	6-speed manual · EDC7
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Peugeot 308

1.2 PureTech: wet belt on early cars
1.5 BlueHDi: AdBlue and chain
Infotainment software needs updates

Renault Megane

1.2 TCe (H5F, pre-2018): oil consumption and timing chain
EDC6: jerky shifts at low speed
Electronics and infotainment: freezes

Pros

Peugeot 308

Modern design and i-Cockpit with a big screen
Widest powertrain range: from diesel to electric
All-electric e-308 (~400+ km WLTP)

Renault Megane

Comfortable, well-balanced ride
Roomy boot for the class (384–402 L)
Proven 1.3 TCe and efficient 1.5 Blue dCi

Cons

Peugeot 308

1.2 PureTech (early cars) carries the wet belt
Boot smaller than class leaders

Renault Megane

1.2 TCe (early years): oil consumption and chain risk
EDC automatic can be juddery

Driving experience

Peugeot 308

The P51 leans on the same EMP2 bones as the old 308 but wears a sharper suit. It stays light and low, so the front axle turns in keenly and the car flows through corners without fuss, while the long wheelbase keeps it planted on the motorway. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised dials are even more pronounced here and take a real acclimatisation; once settled, the steering feels quick and accurate and body roll stays well held. Most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that shrugs off broken tarmac, though big wheels firm things up. The 1.2 PureTech 130 is eager, the e-308 is near-silent and instant, and the EAT8 automatic shifts without drama. It is a composed, easy compact, not a hot hatch.

Renault Megane

Competent and composed for the compact class, with steering that is light but accurate enough for daily use. Body control is improved over the previous generation, with a comfortable ride on normal roads that becomes firmer on larger wheels. The 1.3 TCe and 1.5 Blue dCi feel responsive for everyday driving; the early 1.2 TCe is adequate when healthy but less refined. Manual gearboxes are straightforward, and the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but can show low-speed hesitation or judder on some examples. RS versions are significantly firmer and more focused. Overall a refined, easy-to-drive compact rather than a driver's car.