Renault Megane 2003 vs Peugeot 307 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 307 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 10 HP less power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Peugeot 307. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 8 cm longer than the Peugeot 307, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1540 litres | |
| Renault Megane has 17 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 307. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 60 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.5 metres less than that of the Peugeot 307, 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`815 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 307 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Peugeot 307, so Peugeot 307 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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