Peugeot 306 1999 vs Renault Megane 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 306 engine produces 25 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 306 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Peugeot 306 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 306 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 306 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 306 is smaller. Peugeot 306 is 16 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 306 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Peugeot 306 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 306 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Peugeot 306 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`795 | |
| 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 (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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