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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 206 engine produces 60 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
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`585 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 206 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 206, so Peugeot 206 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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