Renault Megane 2004 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 17.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 30 HP more power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Peugeot 306. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.2 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| 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. | |||
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 | 1512 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 80 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 306. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 88 litres). | |||
| 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`865 | 1`625 | |
| 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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