Peugeot 308 P51 vs Renault Megane MK5

Peugeot 308

P51 · 2021 – 2026

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

Renault Megane

MK5 · 2022 – 2026

The fifth Mégane (MK5), fully electric on the CMF-EV / AmpR Medium platform.

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 MK5 for an electric Mégane with sharp design and a long range on the 60 kWh battery.

Best engine: The E-Tech 220 (60 kWh) for the longest range.

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Performance

1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs E-Tech EV60 220 · Electric

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Power	130 hp	220 hp Winner
Torque	230 Nm	300 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	9,4 s	7,4 s Winner
Top speed	205 km/h Winner	160 km/h
Power-to-weight	104,8 hp/t	134,5 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	118 g/km	0 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,0 L/100km	—

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Boot	412 L	440 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.270 L	1.332 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,68 m	2,69 m Winner
Length	4,37 m	4,20 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	10,4 m Winner	10,5 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg Winner	900 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Platform	EMP2 (modular)	CMF-EV / AmpR Medium
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.2 PureTech · 1.2 Hybrid (48V) · 1.5 BlueHDi · Hybrid PHEV · e-308 (EV)	E-Tech 130 (40 kWh) · E-Tech 220 (60 kWh)
Transmission	6-speed manual · EAT8	Single-speed automatic
Fuel	Petrol	Electric
Euro standard	Euro 6d	N/A (electric)
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

12V battery: drain and “charging impossible” messages
Front footwell moisture (pre-Oct 2022)
Software and parking-brake actuator recalls

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

Sharp design and a modern interior
Roomy 440 L boot for an EV
Up to ~470 km range (60 kWh)

Cons

Peugeot 308

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

Renault Megane

Limited range with the 40 kWh version
Infotainment can be slow to respond

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

Instant torque and quiet operation are the defining traits. The 220 hp version accelerates strongly (0–100 km/h in around 7.4 seconds) and feels responsive in daily driving. Steering is light and direct at lower speeds, ride quality is generally comfortable for an EV of this weight, though larger wheels make it firmer, and body control is competent. The front-wheel-drive layout can show some wheelspin under hard acceleration in the wet, and regenerative braking has multiple levels. Top speed is limited to 150–160 km/h. Overall a refined, easy-to-drive compact EV rather than a performance car.