Peugeot 308 T7 vs Renault Megane MK5

Peugeot 308

T7 · 2007 – 2013

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

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 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 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

1.6 VTi 120 · Petrol vs E-Tech EV60 220 · Electric

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Power	120 hp	220 hp Winner
Torque	160 Nm	300 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	10,4 s	7,4 s Winner
Top speed	190 km/h Winner	160 km/h
Power-to-weight	88,9 hp/t	134,5 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	149 g/km	0 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	6,4 L/100km	—

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Boot	348 L	440 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.200 L	1.332 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,61 m	2,69 m Winner
Length	4,28 m	4,20 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	10,9 m	10,5 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.500 kg Winner	900 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Platform	PF2	CMF-EV / AmpR Medium
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.4/1.6 VTi · 1.6 THP petrol · 1.6/2.0 HDi diesel	E-Tech 130 (40 kWh) · E-Tech 220 (60 kWh)
Transmission	5-speed manual	Single-speed automatic
Fuel	Petrol	Electric
Euro standard	Euro 5	N/A (electric)
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Peugeot 308

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

Renault Megane

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

Pros

Peugeot 308

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

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

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

Renault Megane

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

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

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.