Renault Megane 2013 vs Peugeot 206 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is more dynamic to drive. Renault Megane engine produces 42 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Megane consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Megane consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 1130 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen C2, Peugeot 1007 | |
| 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 206 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 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Megane 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 27 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 16 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1162 litres | 1136 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage capacity. Renault Megane has 59 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 26 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`845 | 1`563 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 390 percent more cases than Renault Megane, so Renault Megane quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1000 | |
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