Renault Megane 2006 vs Peugeot 207 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Renault Megane engine produces 15 HP more power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Peugeot 207. Despite the higher power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
|
The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Megane consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Megane consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Megane 2006 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 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.47 m | |
|
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 | |
|
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`865 | 1`678 | |
| 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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Megane has
|
Peugeot 207 has
| |