Peugeot 308 T9 vs Renault Megane MK5

Peugeot 308

T9 · 2013 – 2021

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

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 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 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	9,6 s	7,4 s Winner
Top speed	205 km/h Winner	160 km/h
Power-to-weight	112,1 hp/t	134,5 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	105 g/km	0 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	4,7 L/100km	—

Dimensions & space

	Peugeot 308	Renault Megane
Boot	420 L	440 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.270 L	1.332 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,62 m	2,69 m Winner
Length	4,25 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 · 1.6 THP/PureTech petrol · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi diesel	E-Tech 130 (40 kWh) · E-Tech 220 (60 kWh)
Transmission	6-speed manual · EAT6	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 timing belt
BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF
1.5 BlueHDi: timing chain on early units

Renault Megane

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

Pros

Peugeot 308

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

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

Renault Megane

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

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

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.