Renault Megane 2006 vs Peugeot 206 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 60 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 135 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | |
| 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 | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 68 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 13 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 992 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 275 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.8 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 206 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 206, so Peugeot 206 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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