Peugeot 306 or Renault Megane I?

1993–2002 vs 1995–2002 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Coupe/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 306 4,338 mm, Megane I 4,430 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: 306 463 l, Megane I 500 l.
Lowest consumption: 306 5.1 l/100 km, Megane I 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: 306 44–123 kW, Megane I 47–108 kW.
Standard equipment: 306 10 items (XN), Megane I 12 items (RL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Peugeot 3061993–2002 · 14 engines · XN, XR, XT, XSSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Megane I1995–2002 · 12 engines · RL, RN, RT, RXESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Peugeot 3061993–2002no listings	Renault Megane I1995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,995 mm–4,338 mm	Length4,129 mm–4,430 mm
Width	Width1,680 mm–1,692 mm	Width1,698 mm–1,699 mm
Height	Height1,362 mm–1,415 mm	Height1,392 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,580 mm	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume209 l–463 l	Trunk volume340 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight950 kg–1,245 kg	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,265 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–2002	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines12
Power	Power44–123 kW (60–167 hp)	Power47–108 kW (64–147 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 2.0 HDi 90	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 S16	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.0 16V Coach
Top speed	Top speed216 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsXN · RL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · XN	Items in the base trim12 · RL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · S16	Items in the top trim25 · RXE
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 2
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Peugeot 306 or Renault Megane I?

Length: Renault Megane I 4,430 mm, Peugeot 306 4,338 mm (a 92 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,580 mm. Boot: 500 vs 463 l.

Which uses less fuel — Peugeot 306 or Renault Megane I?

The most frugal Peugeot 306 uses 5.1 l/100 km (2.0 HDi 90); the most frugal Renault Megane I 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 dTi).

Which is more powerful — Peugeot 306 or Renault Megane I?

The strongest Peugeot 306 makes 123 kW (167 hp) (2.0 S16); the strongest Renault Megane I 108 kW (147 hp) (2.0 16V Coach).

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