Peugeot 207 2006 vs Ford Focus 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 207 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 207 engine produces 9 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 3 NM less than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Peugeot 207 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Peugeot 207 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 207 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 207 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 207 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 207 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Peugeot 207 is smaller. Peugeot 207 is 31 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 207 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 396 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
923 litres | 1247 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Peugeot 207 has 126 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 324 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 207 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford Focus. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Ford Focus has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 207, so Ford Focus quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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