2007 Peugeot 407 vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2007 Peugeot 407 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 379 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane. 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 Peugeot 407 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Peugeot 407 | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 407 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1699 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
