2002 Peugeot 307 vs. 2002 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2002 Peugeot 307 and 2002 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Megane (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 307. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Megane weights approximately 145 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Renault Megane (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 307. (120 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Peugeot 307 | 2002 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 307 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
