2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 207 and 2008 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 207 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Renault Megane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Megane.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 2008 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 207 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
