Peugeot 308 T9 vs Renault Megane MK4

Peugeot 308

T9 · 2013 – 2021

The second 308 (T9), 2014 European Car of the Year on EMP2.

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 T9 for the best-balanced 308: light, refined and cheap to run — with the right engine.

Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech (petrol) or 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — post-2017.

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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	9,6 s	9,5 s Winner
Top speed	205 km/h	205 km/h
Power-to-weight	112,1 hp/t Winner	109,4 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	105 g/km Winner	119 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	4,7 L/100km Winner	5,6 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Boot	420 L Winner	402 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.270 L Winner	1.240 L
Wheelbase	2,62 m	2,67 m Winner
Length	4,25 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 · 1.6 THP/PureTech petrol · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi diesel	1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe (GT) · 1.5 Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · E-Tech PHEV
Transmission	6-speed manual · EAT6	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 timing belt
BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF
1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units

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

Light thanks to EMP2: agile and efficient
Refined interior with i-Cockpit
Strong BlueHDi diesels and smooth EAT6/EAT8

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: wet timing belt needs strict intervals
Rear seat tight for the class

Renault Megane

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

Driving experience

Peugeot 308

The T9's party trick is its weight: EMP2 made it roughly 140 kg lighter than the old 308, and you feel it through the steering and damping. The small i-Cockpit wheel and raised dials need a short adjustment period, then the front axle feels quick and accurate while the body stays flat and settled. Most versions run a comfort-tuned torsion-beam rear, so the car rolls absorbently over Belgian cobbles and resists roll in bends without turning harsh. The 1.2 PureTech is eager, the 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi pull strongly and quietly, and the EAT6/EAT8 automatic shifts without fuss. A composed, everyday compact; only the 225 GT and GTi sharpen it into something more urgent.

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.