Peugeot 307 2002 vs Renault Megane 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Peugeot 307) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Megane) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Peugeot 307 engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Megane, but torque is 93 NM less than Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 307 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 307 could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 307 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 4.42 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 307 is smaller, but higher. Peugeot 307 is 8 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 307 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Peugeot 307 has 180 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 307 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Peugeot 307 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`923 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 307 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 307, so Peugeot 307 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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