Renault Megane 2003 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 25 HP more power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Peugeot 306. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.40 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 16 cm longer than the Peugeot 306, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 80 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 306, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 306 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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