Mazda Demio 1997 vs Peugeot 206 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda Demio) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Peugeot 206) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 63 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15.2 seconds | |
| Mazda Demio engine produces 7 HP less power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Peugeot 206. Despite less power, Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.5 | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Demio consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Demio could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 206 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 121 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 306, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda Demio 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: | 3.82 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mazda Demio and Peugeot 206 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | 1130 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage capacity. Mazda Demio has 85 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Demio is 0.7 metres less than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Mazda Demio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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