BMW 3 series 2002 vs Peugeot 307 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Peugeot 307. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 307 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 307 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.51 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 6 cm longer than the Peugeot 307, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1540 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 95 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 307, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`984 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 307 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 307, so Peugeot 307 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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