Peugeot 206 2005 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Peugeot 206 and Renault Megane have the same engine power, but Peugeot 206 torque is 4 NM less than Renault Megane. Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.4 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 206 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 206 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: | 3.82 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller. Peugeot 206 is 68 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
992 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 275 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`567 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Peugeot 206 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Peugeot 206 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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