Renault Megane 2006 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 14 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.7 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 407, 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 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 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, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| 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 | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Megane is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Megane is 18 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 407 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Megane has 113 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 407 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.3 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Renault Megane can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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