2007 Peugeot 1007 vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 1007 and 2007 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 1007. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 1007. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 112 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 1007. 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, 2007 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 1007. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 1007.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 1007 | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 1007 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1243 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
