Peugeot 208 vs Renault Megane
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for the European used-car market. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), and NHTSA (US-sold variants).
⭐ Better composite reliability
P
Peugeot 208
2015–2021
Reliability composite
70
/ 100
Good
ADAC + MOT + TUV
Catalogue price range
€7,900–€15,900Documented issues
0
R
Renault Megane
2014–2020
Reliability composite
47
/ 100
Below avg
ADAC + MOT
Catalogue price range
€7,900–€16,500Documented issues
2
• R-Link infotainment freeze / GPS failure — €400
• Electric power steering motor failure — €700
Bottom Line
The Peugeot 208 wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, and NHTSA data — typically a sign of lower ownership risk and fewer recurring failure modes at age. The other car isn't necessarily wrong; check its issue list and price-to-condition ratio before deciding.