Renault Megane 2000 vs Peugeot 307 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 3 HP less power than Peugeot 307, but torque is 1 NM more than Peugeot 307. Despite less power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.9 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 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 307 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.51 m | |
| Renault Megane is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 307, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 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 145 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: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.3 metres less than that of the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`923 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 307 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Peugeot 307 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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