Renault Megane 2006 vs Peugeot 207 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 1 HP more power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Peugeot 207. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 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 Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, 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 207 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2006 1.6 engine Peugeot 207 2006 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 207 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger, but lower. Renault Megane is 33 cm longer than the Peugeot 207, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 190 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 923 litres | |
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Peugeot 207 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Megane has 80 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 207. This could mean that the Renault Megane uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 207 (by 433 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 207. | |||
| 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`775 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 207 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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