Renault Megane 1999 vs Peugeot 307 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 8 HP more power than Peugeot 307, but torque is 5 NM less than Peugeot 307. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
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The Peugeot 307 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Megane could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 307 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Megane 1999 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Megane 1999 1.9 engine | |||
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: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 0.4 metres more than that of the Peugeot 307, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`984 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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