Peugeot 307 2002 vs Renault Megane 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 307 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 307 engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Peugeot 307 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 307 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Peugeot 307 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 307 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Espace | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 307 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.42 m | |
| Peugeot 307 is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 307 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 485 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 145 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 307 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`984 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 307 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Peugeot 307 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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