2006 Peugeot 307 vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2006 Peugeot 307 and 2006 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Megane (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Megane weights approximately 820 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Renault Megane (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 307. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Peugeot 307 | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 307 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
