Renault Megane 2012 vs Peugeot 207 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 180 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 60 HP more power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Peugeot 207. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 207 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Megane 2012 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault Megane 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 40 cm longer than the Peugeot 207, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 524 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1595 litres | 1258 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 187 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 207. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 337 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres more than that of the Peugeot 207, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`909 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 207 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3000 | |
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