Renault Megane 2003 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 111 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 23 HP more power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Peugeot 306. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 306 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.41 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 16 cm longer than the Peugeot 306, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 80 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 306, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 306 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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