Renault Megane 4 RS 280 or Peugeot e-308: which has more power?

Renault Megane 4 RS 280 produces 280 hp and 390 Nm torque vs 260 Nm, versus 156 hp for Peugeot e-308. Renault Megane 4 RS 280 leads on 2/2 power metrics.

Which is faster, the Renault Megane 4 RS 280 or the Peugeot e-308?

Renault Megane 4 RS 280 is faster with a 0-100 km/h in 5.8s vs 9.2s for Peugeot e-308, a gap of 3.4s. The Apex physics simulation confirms this advantage across all timed runs.

Which is faster, the Renault Megane 4 RS 280 or the Peugeot e-308?

Renault Megane 4 RS 280 has a clear edge over the Peugeot e-308 to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.

Renault Megane 4 RS 280 or Peugeot e-308: which has more power?

Renault Megane 4 RS 280 has about 80% more power than the Peugeot e-308. On torque, Renault Megane 4 RS 280 also leads - which benefits quick overtakes.

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Renault Megane 4 RS 280 vs Peugeot e-308: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

compact2018 vs 2024Methodology

RenaultPetrol

Megane 4 RS 280

280 hp · 390 Nm · 1,450 kg · 2018

PeugeotBEV

e-308

156 hp · 260 Nm · 1,584 kg · 2024

Donnée constructeur en cours de validation pour ce profil

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start: Standing, straight line
Surface: Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind: None
Driver: 1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits: 0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve: Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax: Manufacturer limited
Transmission: Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Renault

Megane 4 RS 280

5,18kg/hpratio better by 4,98 kg/hp

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	280 hp	I4
Torque	390 Nm
Weight	1 450 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	Traction
Gearbox	EDC 6-speed (dual clutch)

Peugeot

e-308

10,15kg/hpcompensated by −134 kg

Characteristic	Value	Detail
Power	156 hp	Pending
Torque	260 Nm
Weight	1 584 kg	manufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain	-
Gearbox	Single-speed fixed gear

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Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Megane 4 RS 280 or e-308?

See the simulation above.

What is the 0-100 of Megane 4 RS 280?

Megane 4 RS 280 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,80 seconds (calibrated simulation).

Megane 4 RS 280 or e-308: for what use?

Megane 4 RS 280: 280 hp, ratio 5,18 kg/hp. e-308: 156 hp, ratio 10,15 kg/hp.

What is the top speed of Megane 4 RS 280 vs e-308?

Megane 4 RS 280: 250 km/h. e-308: 150 km/h.

Characteristic

Value

Detail

Power

280 hp

Torque

390 Nm

Weight

1 450 kg

manufacturer kerb weight

Drivetrain

Traction

Gearbox

EDC 6-speed (dual clutch)

Characteristic

Value

Detail

Power

156 hp

Pending

Torque

260 Nm

Weight

1 584 kg

manufacturer kerb weight

Drivetrain

Gearbox

Single-speed fixed gear

Renault Megane 4 RS 280 vs Peugeot e-308: which is truly faster?

Megane 4 RS 280

e-308

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Calibration

Under the bonnet

Megane 4 RS 280

e-308

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Renault Megane 4 RS 280 vs Peugeot e-308: which is truly faster?

Megane 4 RS 280

e-308

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Calibration

Under the bonnet

Megane 4 RS 280

e-308

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