Renault Megane 2003 vs Peugeot 307 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Peugeot 307 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 2 HP less power than Peugeot 307, but torque is 1 NM more than Peugeot 307. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
| By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 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 Peugeot 307 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 307 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Megane 2003 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1540 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 180 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`870 | 1`941 | |
| 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 | 1200 | |
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