Peugeot 308 T7 vs Renault Megane MK4

Peugeot 308

T7 · 2007 – 2013

The first-generation 308 (T7), on the PF2 platform.

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 T7 for an affordable, comfortable early 308 with a roomy SW — ideally a well-kept 2.0 HDi.

Best engine: The 2.0 HDi (diesel) or 1.6 THP (petrol), preferably post-2011 facelift.

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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

1.6 VTi 120 · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Power	120 hp	140 hp Winner
Torque	160 Nm	240 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	10,4 s	9,5 s Winner
Top speed	190 km/h	205 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	88,9 hp/t	109,4 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	149 g/km	119 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,4 L/100km	5,6 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Boot	348 L	402 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.200 L	1.240 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,61 m	2,67 m Winner
Length	4,28 m	4,36 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	10,9 m Winner	11,1 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg	1.500 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Platform	PF2	CMF-CD
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.4/1.6 VTi · 1.6 THP petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel	1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe (GT) · 1.5 Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · E-Tech PHEV
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual · EDC7
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 5	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Peugeot 308

1.6 THP: timing chain and tensioner
HDi: DPF/EGR and turbo at high mileage
Early electrical gremlins and suspension wear

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

Comfortable with a long wheelbase
Roomy SW estate version
Plentiful and affordable used

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

AL4 automatic can shift jerkily
1.6 THP carries timing-chain risk

Renault Megane

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

Driving experience

Peugeot 308

The T7 is the 308 that swapped the 307's softness for a more settled, comfortable feel. Built on the PF2 platform, it stays reasonably light, so the front axle turns in cleanly and the car tracks calmly through corners, while the long wheelbase keeps it planted on the motorway. The conventional driving position is easy to live with, and most versions ride on a comfort-tuned rear that irons out broken tarmac. The 1.6 VTi is adequate, the 2.0 HDi pulls strongly and quietly, and the manual shifts cleanly — though the old 4-speed AL4 automatic can feel jerky. It is a comfortable, easy hatchback, not a sporty one.

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.