Ford Escort 1996 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 17.9 seconds | |
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Ford Escort is more dynamic to drive. Ford Escort and Peugeot 306 have the same engine power, but Ford Escort torque is 10 NM more than Peugeot 306. Ford Escort reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 306 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Escort consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Escort could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Escort consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 290'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 306 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 306 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
| Ford Escort is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 306, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Escort is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1512 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Escort is 0.9 metres less than that of the Peugeot 306, which means Ford Escort can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 850 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 306 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Escort has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Peugeot 306, so Peugeot 306 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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