Peugeot 308 vs Renault Megane
Peugeot 308
Peugeot’s comfortable, low-running-cost compact hatchback.
VS
Renault Megane
Renault’s comfortable compact hatchback.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
Peugeot 308
Pick the 308 for a comfortable, efficient, sharply priced compact with a large used supply.
Best engine: The 1.2 PureTech (petrol) or 1.5/2.0 BlueHDi (diesel) — go for a post-2017 car.
Read the full guide
Pick this one if…
Renault Megane
Pick the Mégane for a comfortable, roomy compact hatchback with an efficient and wide engine range.
Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel) — post-2020.
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Performance
1.2 PureTech 130 · Petrol vs E-Tech EV60 220 · Electric
| Peugeot 308 | Renault Megane | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
130 hp
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220 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
230 Nm
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300 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
9,4 s
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7,4 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
205 km/h
Winner
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160 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
104,8 hp/t
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134,5 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
118 g/km
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0 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,0 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Peugeot 308 | Renault Megane | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
412 L
|
440 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.270 L
|
1.332 L
Winner
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| Wheelbase |
2,68 m
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2,69 m
Winner
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| Length |
4,37 m
|
4,20 m
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| Width |
1,85 m
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1,77 m
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| Height |
1,44 m
|
1,51 m
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| Seats |
5
|
5
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Powertrain & tech
| Peugeot 308 | Renault Megane | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | PF2 (T7) · EMP2 (T9/P51, modular) | CMF-CD (MK4) · CMF-EV / AmpR Medium (MK5) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.2 PureTech · 1.6 THP · 1.5/1.6/2.0 BlueHDi · Hybrid · e-308 | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe (GT) · 1.5 Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · E-Tech PHEV · E-Tech EV (130/220) |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric | Petrol · Diesel · Plug-in hybrid · Electric |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · 4/6/8-speed automatic | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 automatic · Multi-mode (PHEV) · Single-speed (EV) |
| Euro standard | Euro 4 (T7 early) · Euro 5 (T7 later) · Euro 6/6d (T9/P51) | Euro 6 (early) · Euro 6d (post-2018) · N/A (E-Tech EV) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel and the e-308 allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6/6d petrol/diesel, the E-Tech PHEV and E-Tech EV allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Peugeot 308
- 1.2 PureTech: wet timing belt needs strict intervals
- BlueHDi: AdBlue/SCR and DPF need monitoring
- 1.6 THP (early T7/T9): timing chain
Renault Megane
- 1.2 TCe: oil consumption and timing chain
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Infotainment: freezes and glitches
Pros
Peugeot 308
- Comfortable and quiet for the class
- Efficient, wide engine range (including e-308)
- Sharply priced with a large used supply
Renault Megane
- Comfortable, composed ride
- Plentiful and affordable used
- Efficient 1.5 Blue dCi and E-Tech PHEV
Cons
Peugeot 308
- Cabin and rear seat tighter than some rivals
- i-Cockpit needs adjustment (small wheel, high dials)
Renault Megane
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Infotainment can feel slow
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
Region
Fuel
Euro norm
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