Ford Fusion 2005 vs Peugeot 207 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford Fusion) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Peugeot 207) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
|
Peugeot 207 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fusion engine produces 52 HP less power than Peugeot 207, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Ford Fusion reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
|
The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fusion consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that by driving the Ford Fusion over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fusion consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fusion gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.47 m | |
| Ford Fusion is 1 cm shorter than the Peugeot 207, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Fusion is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1175 litres | 923 litres | |
|
Ford Fusion has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Fusion has 67 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 207. The Peugeot 207 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 252 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fusion is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 207 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Ford Fusion has
|
Peugeot 207 has
| |