Peugeot 206 2002 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 206 engine produces 35 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 800 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 Renault Megane engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen Berlingo | 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. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller. Peugeot 206 is 47 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 13 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 313 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 207 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier 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): | no data | 1`795 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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