Renault Megane 2009 vs Peugeot 207 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Peugeot 207. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 207 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 207 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 40 cm longer than the Peugeot 207, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1258 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 187 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 207. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 337 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Peugeot 207, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`862 | 1`758 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 207 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3000 | |
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