BMW 3 series 2005 vs Peugeot 307 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 73 HP more power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Peugeot 307. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 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 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 307 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.54 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 9 cm longer than the Peugeot 307, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 2211 litres | |
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Peugeot 307 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 60 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 307. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 307 (by 826 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1800 | |
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