Renault Megane Coupe (1996 – 1999) vs Peugeot 306 (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Peugeot 306 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 163 hp against 150 hp. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 215 km/h. The Renault Megane Coupe uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,010 kg against 1,136 kg. At 3,995 mm, the Peugeot 306 is 66 mm longer than the Renault Megane Coupe.
| Specification |
Renault
Megane Coupe
1996 – 1999
|
Peugeot
306
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | France |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 150 hp | 163 hp |
| Torque | 137 – 200 Nm | 193 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 – 11.3 s | 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 184 – 215 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 9.1 L/100 km | 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,929 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,692 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,364 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,010 – 1,095 kg | 1,136 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

