2008 Peugeot 307 vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 307 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Megane weights approximately 108 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
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, 2008 Renault Megane (192 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 307 | 2008 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 307 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
