Mazda 3 2004 vs Peugeot 207 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 11 HP more power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Peugeot 207. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 3 is 39 cm longer than the Peugeot 207, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 923 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 207. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 207 (by 288 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 207 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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