BMW 3 series 2005 vs Peugeot 307 2002

 
BMW 3 series
2005 - 2007
Peugeot 307
2002 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 150 HP110 HP
Torque: 200 NM147 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.4 seconds11.4 seconds
BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 3 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Peugeot 307. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.67.7
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km7.9 l/100km
The Peugeot 307 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307.
Fuel tank capacity: 63 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 820 km in combined cycle770 km in combined cycle
1100 km on highway950 km on highway
750 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
BMW 3 series 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)

Engines

Engine production duration: 11 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207
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.
Peugeot 307 2002 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ...  More about Peugeot 307 2002 1.6 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.42 m
Width: 1.82 m1.76 m
Height: 1.44 m1.51 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but lower.
BMW 3 series is 10 cm longer than the Peugeot 307, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 460 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1385 litres1540 litres
BMW 3 series has 120 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 307. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 307 (by 155 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight: 1`970 kg1`923 kg
Net weight:1`435 kg1`324 kg
Load capacity:535 kg599 kg
BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Peugeot 307. Therefore, Peugeot 307 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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 (€): 34001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 6.9/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Peugeot 307 has
  • timing belt engine
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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