Car comparison

Peugeot 207 · Facelift 2009 RC 1.6vsRenault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Peugeot 207 · Facelift 2009

RC 1.6

174 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Renault Megane III

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    171 g/km
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    779 km
    484 mi
  • Largest trunk
    405 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
174hp130kW
180hp134kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
89.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.3s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km432mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,045mm159in
4,295mm169in
Width
1,748mm69in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,641mm104in
Front track
1,475mm58in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
270L
405L
Max trunk volume
923L
1,162L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
171g/km
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCePowerTorque
  • Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.66,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPeugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.3 s
34.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe has 6 hp more than Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6 and Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
1,320 kg
2,910 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.67.1 s
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe7.8 s

Although Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe has more power, Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6 and Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6 and Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
694 km
432 mi
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
779 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,045 mm
159.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Peugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePeugeot207Facelift 2009RC 1.6RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
174 hp
130 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,045 mm
159.3 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
694 km
432 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
178 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePeugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 207 Facelift 2009 RC 1.6

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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